#queue number 500. well

[vanishintoyou]

btw btw today 2 mascots came online on club penguin im telling you it was INSANE

[revelboo]

Ahem, meepers here. According to my sources of a quick google search and reading tumblrs gudie and shit...

"There isn't a specific limit to the number of asks you can receive on Tumblr, but there are limitations on how many asks can be sent and what can be included in an ask. Users can send a maximum of 10 asks per hour, and only 5 of those can be anonymous. Additionally, there are restrictions on the content of asks, such as length, character types, and links.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Ask Limits: Tumblr has limitations on how many asks can be sent, not received.

Content Restrictions: Asks cannot be longer than 500 characters and cannot contain links, paragraph breaks, special characters, emoticons, or ellipses, or spaces between sentences.

Queue Limits: Tumblr allows users to queue up to 1000 posts at a time."

So there is no limit to how many asks we can send you. Since you keep generously feeding us horny cats for more transformers content, you'll receive our love for ya content. I believe you're the first user I've seen to have so many asks and followers other than tumblr themselves.

Now, with that being said, please feed us of more transformers' fics. It's what's keeping me sane at work and on my days off from working on vehicles 😭

🤣 oh no, that’s hilarious and absolutely terrifying. I kinda figured there had to be some kind of limit and I’d figure it out when my oblivious aft finally noticed I wasn’t getting spammed daily. I have to turn off Tumblr’s notifications during the day because y’all kill my watch battery if I don’t

Well, I’m not going to bother purging them again if it’s not going to stop receiving him. It’s morbid curiosity now at this point, because there’s no staying caught up. That ship not only sailed, but caught on fire and sank. Pretty sure I didn’t make it a week last time I emptied it before it had backed up over 50 or so again xD

Y’all are awesome. Terrifying, but awesome 🤣 I’ll do more of the uno reverse scenarios tomorrow since my boss is out of office and there’s not much I can actually do on Fed holidays at my job except answer the phones

[putschki1969]

Kalafina Anniversary Live 2025 Report

It's finally here, sorry for the long wait!! Let me share some overall thoughts first( ^_^)/~~~

Venue: Probably the newest and fanciest venue I‘ve ever been to. Loved all the screens with Kalafina visuals. They had them across the entire area, some bigger, some smaller and a really big one in front of the venue itself. The theater appeared to be a bit intimidating at first glance but I actually appreciated the layout, I feel like you got to have a pretty decent view from most places, even in the upper balconies.

Collaboration events: This one was somewhat of a fail for me. Originally, I wasn’t too impressed with most of the collaboration food but I was still eager to get it, especially the stuff that was wrapped nicely. The chocolates looked lovely but they were already sold out when I arrived at 11:00 on the 15th.🥲Was also planning to get the katsu sandwich in the Kalafina packaging but that was sold out as well. Not afraid to admit that I cried a little when I realised I woudn't be able to get them...I did get one of those gorgeous tray sheets at Taco Bell at least🙌 Managed to secure one of those tiny photo cards too but meh, honestly nothing to write home about. Gave me the opportunity to write something on the message board though so that’s a good thing 👍 The whole gacha situation was a challenge to say the least. So exhausting! I got a numbered ticket (#127) for the queue so I could start lining up at 13:30 (was actually one of the first people to enter). This worked out pretty smoothly and everyone was able to enter earlier than expected. At first I was lining up in the wrong queue because they were telling people they had to go through the on-site merch sale area first. Thankfully, a staff member came over and guided me and some others to the direct queue (after all, I wasn’t planning to buy any merch since I had already made my reservation). My first gacha round didn’t take too long since most people were still busy buying merch and there were a total of ten machines (also had prepared my 500 yen coins the day before so I didn't have to line up to change my money). I was moderately lucky but didn’t get some of the items I wanted🙃 So after I picked up my live goods during my assigned time slot, I got back in the queue to do a second gacha round😅. This time the wait was long, probably an hour or so. Also, 10,000 yen just gone☠️Thanks to @concretebadger and my super kind friend, I managed to get the complete set! BANZAI🤗 I also got two lovely tokutens for participating in the big flower stand project (a postcard and badge of the drawing). Almost didn't get to meet up with the organisers of the project but thankfully I ran into them right before the start of the show (generally, I find it fascinating how many people I managed to run into despite the sheer amount of people at the venue - thanks to everyone who said 'hi').

Seat: I really liked my seat and am glad I went for the balcony area. Had a completely unobstructed view of the stage🥰It was a little further away of course but I did bring my binoculars so it was fine.👍 In my vicinity people were thankfully not very keen to stand up all the time so I had one less thing to worry about. The screens on the side were also a perfect size to see their facial expressions. The people in charge of the projections made sure to include a lot of close-ups 😍 Bless them!

Sound: Maybe it was just my specific location towards the left side on the balcony but the sound system was a bit off I think, or possibly the manipulator did a horrible job with the mixing? How did everyone else feel about this? The background music was often overly loud (if not to say obnoxiously noisy) and drowned out the vocals. During some parts, it was honestly hard to hear the girls among all the other noises. It was much better during songs that had a more simple or acoustic arrangement. The microphones seemed to have some issues too at times because there were a few distortions (?) which made their voices sound different (?) and occasionally, you just couldn’t hear them singing the beginning of certain lines - this could theoretically be chalked up to them being hesitant and starting too quiet (Wakana does that at times) but it happened a little too often to all three of them which is why I‘m assuming there might have been some technical issues.

Vocals: What are seven years? Nothing! It was like no time had passed at all! Some people may disagree but for the most part, the girls sounded amazing to me! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and very rarely heard notes that made me cringe. I was amazed how they managed to just pick up where they left off. Of course there were parts that were less flattering and they had some of their usual hiccups but I feel like they handled everything pretty well. Have they done better and more polished live renditions of some of these songs in the past? Probably (tho there were some stand-out performances that impressed me more than their old versions). Overall, there was clearly a lot of effort and love put into each and every performance and at the end of the day, that's all that counts for me. They didn’t “phone-in” their singing, they put all their heart into it and you could tell. I even liked songs that I am usually not such a huge fan of (e.g. “ring your bell” and “ Alleluia”). Also, say what you will but there’s a huge contrast between the YKL Kalafina covers and the real thing, it’s almost jarring how different they sound so I particularly appreciated performances of the songs that had previously been covered at YKL. Needless to say, I much prefer the real thing! It's just not the same without Wakana and I must say, Wakana delivered solid vocals during most songs that required those super high and long notes. Hikaru also did a great job and sounded powerful throughout most of the setlist. She was getting visibly tired though towards the end of the up-beat section (Wakana on the other hand surprised me with her stamina). As for Keiko, do I even have to say it? She delivered a fabulous performance as one would expect from her. She nailed all her epic long notes (e.g. “Hyakka Ryouran”, “Kyrie”, “Hikaru Furu” - she sounded better than she did during the 10th Anniversary Live if you ask me)

Production & arrangement: Honestly nothing special or outstanding. They kept it simple and remained faithful to Kalafina’s usual M.O. The focus was on their voices and there wasn’t anything extravagant to distract from that. On the contrary, I feel like there was a conscious effort being made to include more acappella parts to highlight their harmony. With the exception of a few instrumentals and solos, I don’t think Satoshi Takebe added a lot of creative twists to change the original sound. He even mentioned in a tweet that he wanted to pay tribute to Yuki Kajiura’s work, stay true to her music/style and not make it his own or anything. On this note, I would like to add that YK's absence was not really an issue. As I have mentioned a few times already, YK has rarely been an integral part of their live productions so her not being in charge of this concert, has done nothing to affect its quality.

Atmosphere: 1000/10. The girls were in such a good mood and determined to make this concert the best experience ever. It really felt like they had never been apart. Their interactions with each other were heart-felt and didn’t come across as staged or forced. You could tell how much they missed performing together. The audience was also super responsive and everyone seemed to have the time of their lives (myself included of course).

Setlist: Admittedly, it wasn’t what I had hoped for but it was pretty much what I had expected from this sort of live so I can’t be mad. And there were a few really pleasant surprises that I didn’t think they would include (“Hanataba”, “Lacrimosa”, “Kyrie” and “Hyakka Ryouran”) so YAY for that. Also beyond happy that they did an acoustic version of “sprinter” because that’s so much better than the studio version (which I typically don’t like). Same goes for "KnGnN". Check out a detailed report below the cut 〈(•ˇ‿ˇ•)-→

1 oblivious: I knew it was coming and it’s usually not a song I’m particularly fond of but this performance may have been the best one I’ve ever heard (biased opinion but hey, you can’t blame me for that😅). The song kicked me right in the feels! Or maybe it was just like a dream come true to hear/see them together again! When they appeared on stage, they looked like angels. What a revelation to see them in all their glory once the sheer curtain was dropped. They sounded amazing, absolutely breathtaking! Was impressed by everyone’s vocals. Shout-out to Hikaru for her high notes! For a few lines in the beginning, Wakana didn’t quite sound like herself (the distortion I was talking about earlier?) but I am not sure if it was a lowered pitch or something the manipulator did on purpose to smooth out her voice. It sounded okay and wasn’t too distracting so I didn’t mind it. Later on, her voice sounded like it usually did during “oblivious” so maybe it was just a glitch or whatever. When Wakana and Keiko did their little back-and-forth duet thingy, I almost started crying because I had missed them so much. WaKei FOREVER 🤗

2 Kizuato: A bit bummed that they didn’t perform “Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaete Iku” (then again, I might have died instantly so it was probably a good thing) but this was a beautiful performance so I can’t complain. The three of them once again sounded amazing and their harmonies were to die for.

3 Mirai: Typically one of their weaker live performances and this was no exception. But really, it’s about getting that connection with the audience, running around on stage, greeting the audience and having fun. I don’t mind if it’s not polished and I usually don’t even pay attention to that during this song.

4 Hikari no Senritsu: Felt a bit all over the place so I wasn’t quite able to get into it. The music was overbearing at times and it took away from the charm of a few individual lines. I expected to be touched by the performance since Keiko had been going on and on about how this was her favourite song to sing together but I didn’t have a particularly strong reaction to it. To be fair though, it has never been one of my favourite songs so that might have been the reason for my rather lukewarm reaction. An interesting cello solo from Masateru spiced things up a little but otherwise, there weren’t any significant changes.

5 storia: For this one, I always keep my expectations low regarding vocals because I know it’s a hit and miss when it comes to Wakana and Hikaru. It’s been like this forever so I’m not surprised to hear them struggling at times. Nevertheless, this is a song I have always enjoyed so I can easily look past minor issues. As expected, the girls did struggle a bit (Hikaru in particular didn't deliver the most flattering performance) but it was totally fine. That final chorus once again caught me right in the feels, especially the WaKei part🥹Both the YKL cover and Wakana's solo cover are still fresh in my mind so to finally hear the song as it is meant to be, feels like such a blessing.

6 ring your bell: The piano intro was a bit misleading and for a couple seconds there, I seriously thought they would be introducing a brand new song 😅 It was a nice touch though, I do enjoy intros like that (probably Takebe's idea). Surprisingly, I liked this performance more than I thought I would. I usually give this one a pass because I don't care for the unflattering vocals. I've never understood why it keeps getting performed when it is such a challenging song. But this time, I honestly enjoyed almost all of it (especially Wakana's parts at the end- she did a great job here). Those YK cover versions pale in comparison if you ask me.

7 Hanataba: What a surprise! 😮 Possibly one of their best (if not the best) performances of the night. Usually not a fan of the accordion but here I didn’t mind it. They made some minor changes to the arrangement to highlight the accordion and the vocals. The girls were on fire, especially Hikaru. You could tell she was happy that her chosen song made it onto the setlist.

8 Lacrimosa: From one surprise to another. I was actually expecting them to sing “Consolation” at this point because according to the previous MC, this was meant to be their “Consolation” album block. Would have been happier with “Consolation” to be honest but “Lacrimosa” was a nice treat too. The background music was quite loud again so some vocal parts weren’t discernible or got overshadowed by other stuff.

9 Manten: I don't remember much from it so it must not have stood out to me.

10 to the beginning: Never liked it but this time, I had a blast. A fantastic performance with so much energy and love put into it. The audience went crazy of course so that was also fun to watch. While I personally do not stand up for songs and categorically refuse to partake in any weird arm movements (clapping is the most I will do), I still think it's nice to see everyone so invested.

11 Kimi no Gin no Niwa with strings: This was beautiful. Just strings and piano, might have been my favourite rendition of all time (and I am usually not even such a huge fan of the song). Quite a few more acappella lines than usual I think. Gorgeous arrangement.

12 sprinter with strings: What can I say? Perfect. No notes. Tears everywhere. So glad they decided to go for an acoustic version (by now we all know how much I dislike the studio version). It wasn't as emotional as that Arena Live encore performance but for me, it came pretty close.

13 Hyakka Ryouran: Became a big fan after the 10th Anniversary performance. Didn't expect them to include it once again in the setlist but I certainly didn't mind. This one was just as solid I would say although I feel like Keiko was actually a bit stronger here than she was back then, especially during her "yaiba".

14 misterioso: Meh, one of my least favourite Kala-songs but coincidentally, one of their most frequently performed tracks. I have always wondered why but I guess there are a lot of people who love it (especially in the anisong community). Wasn't really into it so I don't remember anything significant.

15 One Light: Super happy about it. A perfect candidate for their up-beat corner and really a true banger. Don't think there has ever been a bad performance of this, they always slay. I believe they missed the mark a little on that moment where they all come together to raise their arms right before the climax. It felt a little rushed so the cameras for the screen didn't capture it properly XD (it was probably fine for those in the front rows who could see every detail up-close). Either way, the audience erupted into cheers when Hikaru did her infamous "yukeru" kneel.

16 Kyrie: Wooohoo, one of my favourite Kala-songs so I am always excited to hear it performed live. Certainly a surprise though because I didn't think it would be chosen for their Anniversary Live setlist. The audio was pretty messy during this one and I was sad to hear that Keiko's drawn out "Kyrie" at the end didn't get as much attention as it deserved.

17 Ongaku: It started out a little weird in a slightly different tempo than I am used to (at least I think so?). It was a minor thing but big enough to distract me a little for a minute or so. Keiko slayed though and Super!Wakana knocked it out of the park (loved how Keiko held her hand when she helped her walk up the stairs for the solo)

18 heavenly blue: A long-ass up-beat section comes to an end with another banger. After this one, Keiko even said that this was one of their most challenging corners they ever did. It's always fun when Keiko asks the audience after "Ongaku" if we can handle yet another up-beat song (of course we can!) and they transition right into either "Signal" or "heavenly blue" (pretty much their go-to songs for an epic ending). I do love "heavenly blue" so I am happy they included it. The background vocals during the bridge were a little too loud for my taste so you couldn't hear the girls properly (the bridge is one of my favourite parts of the song).

19 Alleluia: There was no doubt in my mind that they would either finish the main section or the entire concert with this song. Didn't expect to love the performance as much as I did. Usually not the biggest fan of the song since Wakana's parts are not particularly flattering for her and even Keiko tends to get a little shouty at times. But this time, I rally enjoyed the song and the minor issues didn't really register with me all that much. Guess I was just too deep into the emotions they were trying to convey.

En1 Magia: So glad they included this! I always thought it was a shame that it didn’t make it onto the 10th Anniversary setlist. We heard a lot of YK cover versions in the past couple of years (to a point where I was getting a little tired of the song) but this revived my love 😍 So good!! The guitar solo sounded weird to me and didn’t have a proper transition to Keiko’s bridge part but that might just be my personal perception. Maybe the guitar fans among you thought it was great😅Keiko’s solo also lacked a bit of oomph but I think it was her microphone’s fault 🙃Hikaru sounded a bit quiet too at times. Hopefully they can fix those minor issues with some studio magic before they do the TV broadcast.

En2 Hikari Furu: Another elaborate piano intro (different from the ones that Sakurada used to do) but this time it was pretty obvious they would sing "Hikari Furu" so I didn't have to guess. Unfortunately, the song sounded a little meh vocal-wise, certainly one of their messier live versions and overall, one of the least enjoyable performances of the night for me which is a huge shame because this is one of my all-time faves. Lots of things came together here so I can’t put the blame on a single factor. For some reason, their voices wouldn’t blend well together and both Wa and Hi had a few too many screechy moments. Wakana sounded almost hoarse when she started singing (maybe she got a little emotional?) and at the end she had some very noticeable shaking during her long notes (I know she has that a lot for her solo stuff too but I didn’t really notice it all that much in other songs from that night but here it was hard to ignore). The background music was also quite loud during the climax of the song so it didn’t exactly help to make it sound better. Keiko delivered an awesome "mabushii asa" though.

En3 into the world: Perfect ending to be honest and again, nothing beats this, not even a YKL cover (although I will say that I enjoy those too). It was kinda bittersweet though. Obviously this song is about taking new paths, not knowing what lies ahead. And really, this is what we have to deal with right now.

At this point, the future is blurry, no one knows what will happen to Kalafina. The girls didn’t even hint at any possible future activities. There was just an endless amount of appreciation for the past and present. Every time one of them thanked the fans for patiently waiting for Kalafina’s return, I couldn’t help but tear up a little. Yes, the wait was rough and I am sure many people lost hope along the way but I personally always knew we'd see them back together again. And when Wakana straight up broke into tears during an MC (with Keiko comforting her and shielding her from the cameras), I cried like a baby (especially when Wakana cried even harder and made Keiko tear up too) 🥲 All the pent-up emotion just came to the surface. Hikaru on the other was determined not to cry throughout the whole concert. They are too precious for this world!! I really hope they don't cut this moment from the broadcast (but knowing them, they probably will). For the time-being, I’ll just follow Keiko’s advice and continue listening to Kalafina and love them🥰Who knows, maybe one day…? I'll never give up hope and I don't think the girls will either. While she didn't outright say it, Keiko couldn't help but utter a few hopeful words, more like a prayer actually, "叶うならまた~/And if my wish would come true, maybe [we can do this/sing together] again~" It was an amazing concert, I had the time of my life and will treasure those memories forever. Thank you Kalafina!!

Cannot wait for the TV broadcast to experience all of this again and to relive every little detail. I should have written the report right away (or taken some extensive notes) when my memories were still fresh but my schedule for the following days was simply too busy. Now I'm back home and fighting against a jet-lag so the finer details are escaping me T_T (I feel like I am getting a few things mixed up and don't even know which things happened in which MC)

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[0310sunkii]

——SUNYUNKI AU——

⋆˚࿔ Roomates and Heartbeats 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

(PART 1)

pairing: roommate!ni-ki x fem reader, roommate!jake x fem reader, roommate!sunoo x fem reader (she/her pronouns used)

summary: With summer ending, Dani, Cea, and Myu found a dorm—but they’d be sharing it with three guys from their college. After meeting their unexpectedly attractive roommates, they checked out the place. Despite their flustered reactions, they decided to move in.

warnings: fluff, enemies to lovers, bestfriends to lovers, friends to lovers, angst if you squint hard enough, curse words !!, featuring jake, sunoo and ni-ki from enhypen

a/n: first fic, i hope you guys enjoy it !! me and my friend wrote this while we were bored :]

queueing: paranormal - enhypen

— wc : 1.69k — not proof read

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“omg.. guys i think i found a dorm!” dani said as the other two perked up at what she had said but they noticed dani looking quite hesitant “whats up? you look hesitant.. i mean we took forever to find a dorm” myu said and cea agreed “well.. i did find a dorm but we’re gonna rent with other three people, and apparently they’re all guys” dani said “and APPARENTLY they go to the same college as us” dani said awkwardly “well i mean it can’t be that bad right..? i mean we are desperate for a dorm right now and it’s not like we have any other choice right now or we do” myu said “well actually we dont have any other choice..” dani said “i mean i don’t know i’m not really good at interacting with other people” cea said nervously “it’s okay you’ll be fine, we can go check out the dorm tomorrow i guess, plus it’s near the university too so i think we can make it work!” dani said reassuring cea

cea nodded and smiled at dani and myu. dani suggested for them to stay over for the night so they can all go together tomorrow. cea and myu agreed and the three of them started to get ready for bed. (timeskip the next morning)

after they had woke up and got ready, dani had called one of the guys who stayed in the dorm and informed them that they’re gonna go check out the dorm.

“so what did they say?” myu asked “they said we can go check out the dorm, it was kinda noisy but i guess we shouldn’t overthink it since they’re guys after all” dani said “hey guys do u think they’re good looking orr..” cea said “girl i THOUGHT u were nervous” dani said “IT WAS JUST A WHAT IF, plus pay me if they’re good looking” cea said feeling excited “i’m literally gonna kill you if they aren’t good looking” myu said “guys calm down— we need to go soon, they’re waiting for us omg..” dani said “pay me 500 by the way!” cea said “girl we’re GONNA leave you” dani said (timeskip when they reach the dorm)

after they reached the dorm building, one of the guys that live in the dorm sent the room and floor number. HYBE BUILDING floor 3 room no. 310. they found the room.

“is this it? it looks fancy for the price honestly” cea said “honestly it’s okay for the price if we’re gonna live with 3 other people” myu added “guys shut up i’m gonna knock” dani said (dani knocked on the door) “hello? we’re the one who called this morning and last night—“ dani said but she got caught off when she saw the guy who opened the door “oh hi welcome! the dorm is kinda messy right now.. but we’re cleaning it!” the guy said apologetically and scratched the back of his neck “oh it’s fine! uhm so may we come inside?” dani said shyly slightly flustered “yes of course! my name is sunoo by the way” sunoo said smiling at dani “oh nice to meet you sunoo! i’m dani and thats cea and myu” dani said smiling back at him “nice to meet you too, come in!” sunoo said still smiling at dani and the other two “give me my 500 now—“ cea said whispering to myu “girl shut up” myu said (they went inside the dorm as sunoo welcomed them inside) “woah it looks nice to the honest” cea said “i agree, i don’t mind living here but i heard you live with two other guys..?” myu asked “oh yes i do! wait i’ll go call them—“ sunoo exclaimed “okay, take your time!” dani said (sunoo came back with two other guys) “oh hey, welcome” one of the guys said quietly “oh hi! make yourself at home, i’m sorry for him he’s kinda annoyed right now” the other guy said excitedly and apologetically “whatever, i’m ni-ki by the way” ni-ki said “and i’m jake, nice to meet you three!” jake said “oh, uhm nice to meet you guys! i’m cea and thats myu—“ cea said but myu dragged her away from them for a second “uhm, excuse us for a second!” dani said and rushed to cea and myu “oh. my. god. did you see that guy!” myu exclaimed “girl which one.. and ain’t no way you dragged me here to tell me that” cea said “you DID not just drag US here to tell us that.” dani said shaking her head “oh shut up! i saw how u looked at that sunoo dude dani” myu said “okay so get to the point, whats up” cea said “girl have you seen HIM?? oh my god he looks unreal” myu said “okay yeah, you’re fucked” cea said “cea, me and dani know DAMN WELL that ni-ki dude is exactly your type. stop hiding it.” myu said “she has a point i mean, honestly what’s wrong with living here they’re all fi—“ dani said “okay, you know what let’s just go back!” cea said (they went back) “whatever was that little conversation for?—“ ni-ki said quickly getting cut off by jake who covered his mouth “excuse him” jake said smiling awkwardly “oh it’s okay, we just discussed about uhm.. if we’re gonna live here..?” dani said unsure about her excuse

cea and myu looking at eachother obviously nervous and flustered over the two guys and are DEFINITELY ready to talk about it later

“can we just get to the tour alreadyyy—“ cea said impatiently “yes of course! right this way” sunoo said (timeskip after the tour)

“so have you guys decided if you wanna move in orrrr?” sunoo said “yes, we will move in!” dani exclaimed “okay! when will you guys move in—“ sunoo asked “tomorrow! tomorrow we’ll move in” sunoo said cutting sunoo off “okay! thats good, you have my number right? just call me anytime” sunoo said “oh— yes of course!” dani said slightly flustered..

[sydney-carton-of-sour-milk]

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣 THE BIG 2024 PROJECT

At long last, I'm announcing what I've been working on🥁

Starting February 6th and continuing every other Tuesday through at least mid-December, this blog will be highlighting the work of various illustrators of A Tale of Two Cities over the many decades since its initial publishing!💫

As it stands right now, the archive will span from the very beginning in 1859 all the way through about 1992 (with a heavy density at the turn of the century) and will contain just under 500 individual illustrations by 20 individual illustrators — in styles ranging all the way from pen to painting and abstraction to realism✍️

All of these numbers will continue to grow, however, because this is an ongoing project! In fact I expect the queue to continue through a good portion of 2025 as I keep finding and archiving more and more — there's just so much out there! For this reason I am not posting these in a sorted order — I looked at what I have right now and ordered them to feel random and balanced, with some themed for certain months😎

Also! A large percentage of these (about half of the artists and well over half of the total illustrations) are coming from sources difficult or impossible to find on the Internet and are instead coming from my own scanning work: When I would discover in my research editions that I knew to have work by new illustrators whose pages weren't available for online viewing, I would seek out and buy those editions for super cheap online and scan them on my own printer's scanner — so for a lot of the old illustration work that this blog will be posting, it will possibly be the first time some of these have ever been uploaded for public view on the Internet!🤩

As far as keeping the archive organized on this blog, the organizational tag for these posts will be " #illustrators ", and I will also tag each post with the highlighted artist's name and with the decade in which each set of illustrations was initially published (as far as my research tells me)🏷️

On the off-weeks, this blog will be posting its usual miscellany, with a sprinkling of behind-the-scenes and extras for this specific project. But starting next week and continuing every other Tuesday* through about the entire year, expect a new post highlighting the work of a given A Tale of Two Cities illustrator — and be prepared because sometimes the number of illustrations on a single post will be in the tens/dozens since Tumblr increased the max image count for a single post to 30! *with the exception of April, which is going to have a special schedule for reasons you'll see when the queue gets there👀

I'm just so excited to at long last get to share this incredible archive here! I sincerely hope you enjoy this fascinating and often breathtaking look at these tiny, beautiful pieces of art history!🌟

[thessalian]

Thess vs A Non-Existent Saturday

Welp. It wasn't quite as bad as I thought, but nearly.

Silver linings:

No one came in to dictate today

It wasn't quite the ~600 I was worried about

However, it was nearly 500 cases in the queue. Which is bad. Looks like nobody could type but enough people could dictate to cause problems. So! There's my Saturday gone as I attempt damage control. I've already worked four hours and there's still somewhere approaching 400 cases in the queue, so more hours are going to have to be done. So much for Saturday.

However, I have decided that since this is on my time, I am going to be smart about this. So I did my four hours and got something like 100 cases done. I'm going to take a break for a bit - quick trip to the shops, cook and eat dinner, maybe have a bath as it might refresh me some - and then try to get us down to at least 350. Another couple of hours, tops. And I'm going to stick to the shorter ones, as well, with good fucking reason. Firstly because I want to get the numbers down. Second because those tend to be the ones that go to the microscope view first (I already had at least one that already had the microscopy results typed by the time I got to typing the cut-up). And third because if Goblin's not giving up her Saturday to try to do damage control on this mess and I am? She can deal with the twenty minute Monstrosity from the Breast Guy. Fuck. That.

So this is my break, and I'll start up again and get some shit done, and it will be mega overtime and it will look good on my paycheque ... but I still wish I didn't have to. But honestly, my main concern is that if I don't at least do some damage control, I might be asked to reschedule my two days off next week. After the month I've had, I fucking need those days off.

Right. Less type, more break.

[harrison-abbott]

Tiny City

He didn’t have to go. It was still possible to stay. On the train ride to the airport he watched the stations zoom by. They were going far quicker than he wanted – and yet, he still had time: he could get off if he wished, and turn back the other way. Even though he had no return ticket. He could call her and tell her he was coming back.

That’s what she wanted him to do. Did she? “Please stay,” was one of the last things she had said. On a phone call, in her little bell-ring voice.

But he found himself within two stops of the airport and a few minutes later he was there and then he was heading up the escalator into the throng of people. He looked up at the DEPARTURES sign. And his plane was leaving shortly so he would have to go through security too. Instinctively he went off in that direction. He’d been to this airport many times. Mostly with her. And it was odd not having her with him and this made things even worse.

There were so many faces in the crowd. But there were hardly any people that looked like she had. Did … with her gold hair and green eyes. How many people have you met with green eyes?

He got to the security area. And there were long queues. He had to wait. And the folks in the queues were all chirpy and smiley because they were going on holiday. He seemed like the only unhappy man in a room full of 500 people. And all the while as he waited, there was that voice ‘Just turn around and get the train back into the city. You still have time. You don’t have to get on the aeroplane. It’s not mandatory. If she wants you to return then you still can.’

But then he was at the front of the line and a security chap called him to go to that number. Then he was taking off his stuff and emptying the electronics from his bag. Then he was going through the scanner. And it didn’t go off: which was a surprise because it usually did. Then he was packing his bag the other side and heading off into the next part of the airport where there were bars; and he found a bar and bought a beer even though it was super expensive.

He thought the beer might help. There were forty minutes until his plane’s gate would be called. He drank at the beer and tried to think of anything other than her but it was fairly impossible. So he downed the beer and bought another one and he asked for a shot of whisky as well. Despite having vowed never to drink spirits again after bad memories years ago.

As he sat at the table his phone sprang with a message, and he thought ‘That must be her!’ and he greedily looked at it … but it was only his brother sending him some goofy news about soccer.

You can still leave he drilled himself there will be a way to get out of here. Where is the exit? I can ask one of the staff. I can just ask the bartender? I don’t have to do this. It wasn’t even an expensive flight. You are the only one pushing yourself to go, and so, why are you doing it if you have doubts?

And he supposed there was too much doubt the other way, with the opposite inclination, so that that side seemed to be winning, and this was why he was here. And then the alcohol seemed to help because it made him vicious even though there was a splash of misery in there as well.

I don’t need that woman. All of those horrible things she said to me. I still love her … but maybe not in the same way? I’m not thinking rationally. And it’s better that we leave this country and never set foot here again. I’m not a native; don’t belong here.

Five minutes before he ordered one more shot. And necked it too quickly and he almost threw up. And he had to keep himself from vomiting right there in the bar.

The gate announcement saved him and he got up and was heading there at full speed. And he got to the gate earlier than most. He was second in line.

And then the airline staff appeared in their neat uniforms and makeup and it was suddenly all going so fast and he could feel the weight of the city behind him pulling him. And outside through the giant glass windows he could see the dense blue sky. And he knew that when he got back to his home country, the sky wouldn’t have that same verve. It would be white, or grey, and cold.

All he had to do was reverse and leave the queue and the airport. He had a whole range of sentences he wanted to say to her: he could call her on the train?

“Next, please!” the airline lady was calling him.

He showed her his booking and his passport and then he was going down a tunnel. Then out into the vast blustery plain between the planes. And there was his aircraft, gleaming in the sun. He went up the stairs and got on it. And the people milled about in their shuffling way and they annoyed him because he wanted this all to be over with. It was almost like when he went to sleep sometimes hoping that he might not be alive when the morning came: only wanted things to be quit and finished. But then the aircraft rumbled underneath and it was turning left onto the runway, and the ladies were showing them how to put their masks on if they crashed into the sea … as if there was any possible way to survive if that indeed happened.

And then the plane was zooming along the runway and it lifted up into the sky with a long lurch and he was going up into the clouds.

He always bought a window seat in a plane because he loved looking out at the clouds.

The plane rose and rose and the city that he had spent so much time in got tinier and tinier and he knew that she was down there somewhere. He was finally doing it. Leaving her here and he was headed another place altogether. And a great wrenching came inside his torso and he had to shut the window with a splat, and close his eyes. He couldn’t even cry. Because the pain was so hard that it almost didn’t hurt. It wasn’t sore; it went beyond that. He kept his eyes shut and tried not to think about anything.

That was fairly impossible too.

[daisiesonafield-blog]

Info for Faith In The Future World Tour MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUN 16 2023

With special guests THE SNUTS & ANDREW CUSHIN!

Important Times:

4:00 PM – Parking Opens 

5:30 PM - Doors Open

7:00 PM - Andrew Cushin

8:00 PM - The Snuts

9:00 PM - Louis Tomlinson

Times are all approximate and subject to change.

General admission (pit tickets):

The Armory will not allow overnight queueing, but every location in the venue has a great view, so you don’t need to line up extra early. Queueing lines will be formed 2 hours prior to doors.

More from the venue here.

Note: the venue has not been clear about their policy, other than stating fans can line up no earlier than 9am. Keep in mind, this is Louis' policy for GA and queuing for all of FITFWT:

We do not allow camping or overnight parking of any kind.

Guests with General Admission tickets can begin lining up no earlier than 9am on 6/16.

Sequentially numbered wristbands will be given out on a first-come first served basis.

Guests must have a valid ticket for the show to receive a wristband, and All guests must be present to receive wristbands.

Any guest camping overnight or arriving before 9 am will not be given wristbands and be sent to the back of the line.

Guests are encouraged to return at 3pm to queue for General Admission

Security will honor wristbands from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. After 4:00 PM, guests will join the line on a first come, first served basis

Loss, removal or tampering with a wristband will result in loss of place in the GA line.

Guests are not permitted to hold places in line.

Please be respectful and courteous to all other guests in line.

If you have seats there’s no need to line up!

Subject to change. Check the venue’s socials for updates!

⚠️ HYDRATION REMINDER ⚠️

Hydrate before the show, while waiting in line and during the show

High temperatures expected: wear sunscreen & hydrate!

For optimal hydration drink something with electrolytes such as Gatorade or LiquidIV

Eat well!

Here are important policies:

Parking: The Armory now offers parking IN the venue! Enter off 5th Ave S - Walk right upstairs and directly into the show! Reserve parking in advance here ($40). Parking and public transit info here.

ADA info here and here

Coat check is located in the main lobby and on a first come first serve basis for a maximum of 1,000 coats per event when in season.

Cameras: NO Camera Cases, Cameras without proper media credentials. Disposable cameras are okay in most cases, unless the tour has noted otherwise

NO outside food or beverages

NO smoking

NO alcohol

NO Animals (except service animals)

NO Marijuana or any cannabis products

NO drugs

NO Coolers, umbrellas, strollers

NO Glass, Metal, or Hard Plastic Containers

NO knives, firearms, Brass knuckles, Tasers & mace/pepper spray or weapons of any kind

NO Fireworks

NO Laptops

NO Lawn chairs

NO Selfie sticks

NO Laser Pointers/flashlights

NO Liquids of any kind 

There is NO RE-ENTRY!

VIEW VENUE MAP 

VIEW SEAT MAP

*This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on the list may still be prohibited at the discretion of Security

For more details click here 

Bag Policy:

A small purse or bag under 12''x6''x12'' is permitted

Not bringing in a bag will expedite entry for yourself and other patrons.

No camelbacks allowed.

Banners, signs and flag policy:

Posters larger than a standard 8.5" x 11" are not allowed (this is the size of a standard sheet of paper)

Contact:

For additional questions please call the venue at 612-315-3965. You can also access their website. Email: info@armorymn.com Check their twitter here and IG here for updates. Address: Armory, 500 South 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415

[jinyuwintravels]

📍 Buscalan Village, Tinglayan, Kalinga

🗓️ May 14, 2022

❓ I first learned about Whang-Od when I was still in college, maybe around 2007-08. I have always been fascinated but I have no plans to get a tattoo yet. From what I've heard, it's not very hygienic to get a "batok" tattoo. They said Whang-od uses the same "thorn" for everyone in line and only changes when it breaks. Aside from this, the road from the Buscalan drop-off to Whang-od's village is very difficult to traverse because of the steepness of the cliffs and the area being underdeveloped.

Fast forward to 2022, also because of the pandemic, I'm thinking about a lot of things that might never happen, and one of them is getting a tattoo from Whang-od. At that time, she was said to be 105 years old although this is debated.

I already have one tattoo, a machine tattoo, and for me it's time for a new tattoo (queue Urbandub). So I joined a tour to "Buscalan", which took around 14 hours from Manila. We arrived early morning, around 4am but they said we couldn't go to the village yet because it was dangerous to hike at dawn. So we waited for the sunrise before going up, actually, we went down and then went up.

Just to share, I just came from my work shift and haven't slept yet. I didn't get to sleep in the car either. I also didn't have breakfast before climbing. So when we were going up, the hike was supposed to be relatively easy, maybe 30 minutes. When we got close to the village, maybe 100 steps, I got a little dizzy haha. So I sat down for a while and rested. I was accompanied by a guide and the other climbers also helped. Someone gave me candy, someone picked any leaf from the side and rubbed it on my head.

Anyway, moving on. Per our tour guides, the area is now better developed, having a new path that is much easier to go through. There are portions of the walkways that are cemented, metal railings here and there, and a nice little bridge way. We arrived at the transient around 7am and Whang-od hadn't started tattooing yet. She would start at around 8am. They sell thorns at the transient which is used for the batok tattoo and it is individually required, which is good. So no more sharing thorns, and it also serves as a souvenir. It costs 100 each. While waiting to get a tattoo from Whang-od, you can get a tattoo from other artists and they will even come to your transient.

I chose a crab tattoo which symbolizes a "traveler". The artist ran the tattoo 3 times so yes, it is 3 times as painful too. But it did not prepare me for the pain Whang-od's tattoo would bring. She hits hard haha.

When Whang-od started around 8am, we took a peek at her. We also took pictures to see the vibe of the place. She would start with the previous day's "leftovers". So since it was Saturday, she prioritized those that were not finished on Friday. When we peeked at Whang-od, we also saw that there were white boards where the number of vans, names of the guides and how many pax were listed.

There were 24 cars on Friday, and 36 on Saturday. So let's say there are 10 pax in a car, that's a total of 360. At least 360 people want to get tattoos. So good luck to the "day trippers" because if you get to the village late, they will not be able to accommodate you.

It was around lunchtime when we got in line for Whang-od and the tattoo was quick. She only makes 3 dots design but with the number of people in line, you can see and feel that she is tired.

When it was my turn, I chose the 3 dots to be placed on the side of my wrist. For me, the machine tattoo hurts more than the "batok". But compared to the crab tattoo pain, Whang-od's whip hurts more. We all noticed that even though the thorn is still stuck in your flesh, she will hit you again. That's what hurts, but the whole tattoo session only took 2 minutes.

Whang-od's 3 dots only costs 150. 500 on the crab. The tour fee is 3,300 including the van and transient, as well as food, yes, food as in breakfast lunch dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. I just bought a T-shirt for 350. I would have liked to buy coffee (delicious promise), and keychains or magnets but I don't have any cash left (no data signal so no gcash).

⁉️ After a tattoo from Whang-od, you can do whatever you want. So we went to the rice fields or terraces, walked around the village, and took pictures.

We drank on Saturday night, and then after Sunday's breakfast, we left Buscalan. There is a little side trip to Benguet and Baguio. The term "core memory" is trending and this is one of my entries. Life in Buscalan is very simple. It's also good that sometimes you are disconnected from the internet and social media and away from your daily routines because while it may be tiring for the body, it is very fulfilling for the soul.

[zoopindia1]

Best Food in Train: Quick Guide to Enjoy Fresh Meals While Traveling

Traveling by train in India is always exciting and full of beautiful views and memorable experiences. But one thing that often becomes a worry is food. Standing in long queues at stations, eating pantry food, or carrying home-cooked food that gets cold and stale — all these options are not very satisfying. The good news is that now you can easily order hot and fresh food in train by ZoopIndia, delivered right to your seat!

Let’s talk about how you can enjoy delicious meals during your train journey without any hassle.

The New Way to Enjoy Food in Train

Gone are the days when passengers had to depend only on pantry car food or snacks from vendors at railway stations. With technology and online food delivery services, now you can order your favorite meals from top restaurants and have them delivered directly to your seat. It’s simple, fast, and completely safe.

Why Choose Online Food Delivery in Train?

Online food delivery in trains offers many benefits. You get access to a wide variety of cuisines like North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Pizza, Biryani, and much more. You can choose what you feel like eating, and the food will be delivered fresh and hot. You don’t have to step out or compromise on hygiene and taste.

How Does It Work?

Ordering food in train is very easy. All you need to do is visit a trusted platform like ZoopIndia, enter your PNR number or train details, choose from the menu, and place your order. You can also select the station where you want your food to be delivered. Payment can be done online or as cash on delivery.

Why ZoopIndia is the Best Choice

Among various platforms, ZoopIndia is becoming the top choice for passengers because they specialize in food delivery in trains only. While other services deliver food on roads or in cities, ZoopIndia focuses 100% on delivering food in trains, making their service faster and more reliable. They are also an authorized partner of IRCTC, so you can trust them for quality and timely delivery.

Advantages of Ordering Food in Train through ZoopIndia

Wide Variety: Whether you want vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain food, or kids' favorites like pizza and burgers — everything is available.

Hot and Fresh: The food is prepared fresh and packed hygienically. It is delivered hot to your seat.

Trusted Service: ZoopIndia is an official partner of IRCTC and delivers food across more than 500 stations in India.

Easy Process: No complicated steps! Just enter your train details, pick your meal, and place the order.

Affordable Prices: You get good-quality food at reasonable prices.

What You Can Order

The choices are endless! You can order:

North Indian Thali

South Indian dishes like dosa and idli

Biryani

Pizza and burgers for kids

Chinese dishes

Snacks, sweets, and beverages

When to Order?

It is always better to place your order 1-2 hours before your desired delivery station. This gives restaurants enough time to prepare and ensures on-time delivery. But even if you forget, don’t worry — ZoopIndia accepts last-minute orders as well.

Hygiene and Safety

Hygiene is always a big concern, especially while traveling. ZoopIndia only ties up with FSSAI-approved restaurants that follow strict hygiene standards. The food is packed securely to maintain freshness and safety.

Food for Every Occasion

Whether it’s a family trip, friends’ group journey, or traveling alone, delicious food always makes the journey more enjoyable. Even if you’re traveling during festivals or special occasions, you can celebrate on the train with special meals ordered through ZoopIndia.

No More Worries About Missing Meals

If your train is delayed, or you missed bringing home-cooked food, don’t worry! Just open the ZoopIndia app or website, order your favorite meal, and enjoy a hot plate of food delivered right to your seat.

Conclusion

Traveling by train is fun, and now, food will never be a worry. With online food delivery services like ZoopIndia, you can enjoy fresh, tasty, and hygienic meals right at your seat. Next time you are on a train journey, don’t settle for less. Open ZoopIndia, order your favorite food, and make your train journey more delicious and memorable!

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli in action for Delhi (PC: RevSportz) Over the last two days, more than 30,000 people have been to the Kotla to watch Virat Kohli play. Not Delhi versus Railways, but Kohli. And hardly 500 people have been to the Eden Gardens to watch Bengal against Punjab. May be the same number have watched the Karnataka-Haryana game at the Chinnaswamy. While this is proof of Kohli’s star power, it is also evidence that we in India love spectacles and not the sport. Had it been the other way round, there would have been more people to watch a Vidarbha match at the VCA stadium or the Baroda-J&K game, which is turning out to be a good, hard-fought one. Take the women’s game, for example. For the longest time, the BCCI was criticised for not doing enough for the women’s game. Now, it has launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL), given the national team enough and more facilities, and left few stones unturned. But has the media done enough? Is the build-up to the WPL anywhere close to the IPL? Will fans back the WPL in the same manner? The many sports platforms who will all do IPL stories day in, day out will do tokenism for the WPL, at best. Some will cite budget issues, while others will say the shows don’t get enough eyeballs. Kohli sells, while the Bengal-Punjab game doesn’t. And it is not about the love of the sport. Rather, it is about consuming spectacles. Just like many tried to make up for not covering the Paralympics by interviewing athletes after they returned to India – to ostensibly show how much they support para sport – many will sit in their armchairs and start giving expert opinions on the Ranji Trophy over the next few days. This is where we go wrong. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Virat Kohli getting felicitated by the DDCA (PC: Rohit Juglan) We continue to discriminate even if we don’t want to. Our actions are contrary to what we say, and that’s where we fail to serve sport well. That’s where we at RevSportz are committed to making a difference. Our reporters covered the Karnataka game from the Chinnasamy, Bengal-Punjab from Eden, the Vidarbha game from Nagpur and, of course, the Delhi match from the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While it is important to cover the Delhi game, and it is understandable that Kohli sells, it is also essential that we back the tournament as a whole. Only then can India call itself the nerve centre of the game. At the moment we are the financial nerve centre of world cricket. But when it comes to Test cricket, for example, Melbourne with an attendance of nearly 400,000 over five days during the Boxing Day Test or Sydney with 50,000 a day takes the prize. Even the English venues – Lords, The Oval and Edgbaston – have more fans queueing up for India games than we have at our own stadiums. So while we celebrate Kohli and his Pied Piper effect, it is also a grim reminder that the sport lacks support. We do love spectacles and love to show off, but when it comes to genuine love for the sport, we continue to fall behind. That’s where much more can be done. Also Read: Ton-up Jaiswal takes Bengal to driver’s seat The post Kohli show at Kotla shows we love a spectacle and not cricket appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli in action for Delhi (PC: RevSportz) Over the last two days, more than 30,000 people have been to the Kotla to watch Virat Kohli play. Not Delhi versus Railways, but Kohli. And hardly 500 people have been to the Eden Gardens to watch Bengal against Punjab. May be the same number have watched the Karnataka-Haryana game at the Chinnaswamy. While this is proof of Kohli’s star power, it is also evidence that we in India love spectacles and not the sport. Had it been the other way round, there would have been more people to watch a Vidarbha match at the VCA stadium or the Baroda-J&K game, which is turning out to be a good, hard-fought one. Take the women’s game, for example. For the longest time, the BCCI was criticised for not doing enough for the women’s game. Now, it has launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL), given the national team enough and more facilities, and left few stones unturned. But has the media done enough? Is the build-up to the WPL anywhere close to the IPL? Will fans back the WPL in the same manner? The many sports platforms who will all do IPL stories day in, day out will do tokenism for the WPL, at best. Some will cite budget issues, while others will say the shows don’t get enough eyeballs. Kohli sells, while the Bengal-Punjab game doesn’t. And it is not about the love of the sport. Rather, it is about consuming spectacles. Just like many tried to make up for not covering the Paralympics by interviewing athletes after they returned to India – to ostensibly show how much they support para sport – many will sit in their armchairs and start giving expert opinions on the Ranji Trophy over the next few days. This is where we go wrong. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Virat Kohli getting felicitated by the DDCA (PC: Rohit Juglan) We continue to discriminate even if we don’t want to. Our actions are contrary to what we say, and that’s where we fail to serve sport well. That’s where we at RevSportz are committed to making a difference. Our reporters covered the Karnataka game from the Chinnasamy, Bengal-Punjab from Eden, the Vidarbha game from Nagpur and, of course, the Delhi match from the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While it is important to cover the Delhi game, and it is understandable that Kohli sells, it is also essential that we back the tournament as a whole. Only then can India call itself the nerve centre of the game. At the moment we are the financial nerve centre of world cricket. But when it comes to Test cricket, for example, Melbourne with an attendance of nearly 400,000 over five days during the Boxing Day Test or Sydney with 50,000 a day takes the prize. Even the English venues – Lords, The Oval and Edgbaston – have more fans queueing up for India games than we have at our own stadiums. So while we celebrate Kohli and his Pied Piper effect, it is also a grim reminder that the sport lacks support. We do love spectacles and love to show off, but when it comes to genuine love for the sport, we continue to fall behind. That’s where much more can be done. Also Read: Ton-up Jaiswal takes Bengal to driver’s seat The post Kohli show at Kotla shows we love a spectacle and not cricket appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[putschki1969]

『Kalafina Anniverysary LIVE 2025』 On-site Merchandise Sale + Limited Gacha Items

The Kalafina live goods as well as a number of limited gacha items will be on sale at the venue pior to the concert. Until tomorrow, you can also still order the live goods on the website, to pick them up at the venue during a time-slot of your choosing.

Venue Advanced Sale Time: January 15, 2025 14:30~17:00

Live Goods Advanced Sale: ※Customers who do not have tickets can also purchase goods during advanced sale hours. ※During regular sale hours (17:00~18:30) only ticket holders may purchase goods. ※In addition to cash payments, credit card payments are also accepted but there is a limited number of card machines so during peak times, there may be a lenghty waiting period. If possible, please pay with cash. ※Sales times may vary depending on circumstances on the day. ※Please be aware that the number of products is limited so they may be sold out quickly.

Venue Limited Gacha Items

Gacha machines will be available at the venue, offering a variety of limited items. For those who don't know, gachapons are capsule vending machines. You insert coins (¥500 in this case), turn the knob and then a capsule with a random item is released. Basically, it's a form of gambling since you don't know what you will be getting and are most likely forced to play again to receive the item(s) you want.

There are four different item categories

Acrylic keyholders (5 types)

Pin badges (3 types)

Glasses cleaning cloth (2 types)

Secret items (usually a signed photo or something)

※Per queue, one person may only get up to 10 capsules ※Only cash accepted

Okay, who do I have to sell my soul to in order to get those two acrylic keyholders with their photo???!! Hopefully they have enough machines available so waiting times are not too long.

[vanmccannsfridge]

hii, i’m the anon who asked u about ur views at the shows <3 just saw ur answer sorry it took so long i dont really use this app lol

tysmm, it was reallyy helpful! i am going to heaton btw, literally didnt mention the most important thing lol 😭 I actually wanted to get tickes to cardiff but they were all expensive :( for me, at least.

so like 3/4 hours before doors? and sorry if this is too much but i see sometimes on twt people getting numbers on the queue, but i assume this didnt happen right? it was just running and seeing who got there first ? 😅 seems kinda crazy bc the only time i actually got barrier for a concert the security were right next to us telling us not to run or we would be put in the back LOL so i never had this experience.

tysm again! hope u have the best time at the shows :) Ur going to all right? 🫶🏻

hiya anon, hope you’re doing well !! sorry for the late reply 😭 but no problem at all ❤️

i think heaton you’ve got the best chance at barrier !!! massive stage and massive barrier, the two front standings are split so you’ll definitely get a good view, even with barrier in the middle ! and yeah the stadiums are FAR more expensive, i think that’s why tickets aren’t selling too good 😬

yeah i’d say 3/4 hours to be safe, and there were no numbers at any of the shows this year, no line leaders of any of that shit 😂 it was the chillest groups ever like if you left the queue to get something to eat or go to the toilet everyone was fine with you going back to your space & all that. met some lovely people queuing and did/ doing shows with them again !!

that security telling you to run thing happened at cardiff castle n1 and it was chaos, i will just say getting into catfish shows is a free for all… i’ve seen people fighting and getting pushed/ tripped it’s awful 😭 but dw heaton park is SO big unlike cardiff or edinburgh so everyone will be spaced out !!

hope you have the best time too !! you’ll definitely have to come back and update me after the gig !! and yes i’m hoping to do all of them 🙏 just waiting for vip london tickets on resale because they’re ’sold out’ (i think they’re holding some icl)

i’m going all out for these shows, buying the new iphone pro max to get the BEST vids of van and talking my camera to get the best pictures i can, aiming on 400-500 a show 😭 if they do announce more dates i’ll definitely be doing them too 🤞

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Black Friday Musical Crawl

By: IslaGrace

Welcome to the Black Friday Musical Crawl! If you haven’t seen my The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals crawl yet, and want to do that one before the sequel/prequel/alternate dimension, you can do so here! 6

(saving-word-crawls note: It's the last post!)

You should end up with around 7000 words by the end of this crawl. Hope you enjoy it! Also, let me know if I should make a couple more Starkid/Tin Can Bros crawls! I’m thinking of writing ones for Twisted and Spies are Forever!

PROLOGUE Welcome to Starkid’s spookiest musical! It’s so dark that it warrants its own prologue which, though short, is very creepy. Write for five minutes (the number of ticks of the clock there are before the music kicks in) to get you warmed up for the straight bops that are coming your way.

TICKLE-ME WIGGLY JINGLE Ahoy there, boys and girls! You know that you need a Tickle-Me Wiggly! He’s a wiggly wig and a snuggle poo! He wuvs you! He’s laundry safe! And he’s a steal for only $49.95! Sprint to the nearest 500 whilst you desperately try to save up for a Tickle-Me Wiggly doll! Wiggle your way through life!

WHAT TIM WANTS Tom will do anything for Tim. After all, he’s his son. Does your protagonist have a child in their life that they need to protect? How about a best friend, a sibling, or other loved one? What’s their name? Count up the number of letters in their name and write for that amount of minutes!

CALIFORM.I.A We get it, Ethan. You’re a good speller! Don’t worry about spelling, punctuation, or any of the rubbish that Ethan cares about. Attempt a fifty headed hydra as you hype yourself up for your escape to California!

WHAT DO YOU SAY? Is that Becky Barnes? And Tom Houston? Get ready for an intense gossip with the citizens of Hatchetfield and write three hundred words. If you, like Tom and Becky, can’t think of what to say and you’re experiencing a bout of writer’s block, try to incorporate a scene with a gossip chain like the one in the queue for ToyZone.

OUR DOORS ARE OPEN Welcome to ToyZone! We know that you want a Tickle-Me Wiggly, but I’m afraid you’re going to have to pay up first. Sprint for fifteen minutes as Frank sings about all the money he’s about to get. These words are weighing his pants down!

FEAST OR FAMINE The bidding war for a Tickle-Me Wiggly has suddenly gotten very brutal. Sprint for twice the length of the song (6 minutes) to find out if you got one! If you wrote less than 250 words, chaos reigns! You don’t manage to get your hands on a Wiggly! Write another 250 as you sob uncontrollably. If you wrote more than 250 words, take what you want, return what you get! Well done, you got a Wiggly! Write 100 words as you celebrate and plan what you’re going to do with your new fwendy wend.

MONSTERS AND MEN General McNamara is back! Thank God, he is exactly what this world needs to defeat the dark force that Howie Goodman has come to know as Wiggly. Write until the next mention of your story’s main villain (or villainous situation!)

DECK THE HALLS (OF NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL) Okay, this is kind of a good movie… Take a ten minute break and grab a snack as you watch Santa Claus is Going to High School at the movie theatre!

TAKE ME BACK Take me back in time… to when I knew what was going on in this draft. Write two hundred words as Becky and Tom figure out their feelings for each other.

ADORE ME You will destroy everything, and then you will destroy everything. Keep writing! Go for a ten minute word war as you try your best to resist against Linda Munroe and her cult, sorry, exciting new religion.

DO YOU WANT TO PLAY? Write 150 words as you try to hide from Becky and Tom… Seriously? I thought we liked these guys two songs ago?

MADE IN AMERICA This is a FULL bop. I genuinely can’t expect you to write through this song. Have a dance break

BLACK FRIDAY You’ve been caught by Sherman and he’s about to kill you. Write for fifteen minutes as you contemplate your life and what (or who) you’re going to leave behind.

MONSTERS AND MEN (REPRISE) Reach into the black and white! You must manifest these words into your reality! Take part in a three digit challenge as you escape from Sherman!

IF I FAIL YOU This doll is kinda ugly! Attempt a 1k30min as you finally come out from Wiggly’s spell. If you succeed, congratulations! Grab a drink (check for goo first!) and celebrate! If you fail, get ready for a punishment that won’t match the crime. Keep writing until you hit the nearest thousand.

WIGGLE Get ready to defeat Linda and Wiggly and their group of worshipping shoppers. Participate in a ten minute word war and try to ignore the uncomfortable moans!

WHAT IF TOMORROW COMES? Do you all see what I see? It’s you, closer to finishing your novel! Congratulations, but it’s not over yet. Quick! Sprint to 500 words before that… bang happens.