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[governmentofficial]

“Our media is no more truthful than yours.” - Theo/Killian

Politician Sentences, Vol. 7

"No media is completely honest. It is too powerful a manipulation tool for the powers that be to leave it with any kind of intact integrity."

It may not sound like it, but Mycroft was agreeing with the other man. He found Agent Beneventi to be a mildly interesting individual - which, from him, was somewhat akin to a compliment. He didn't dislike the man, which was all that most could hope for.

"Of course, there are ways around this, if you have the right connections. I can reach out myself, but I am aware that foreign interference is not typically appreciated - especially here. Would you like to attempt to contact the media first?"

They needed to organise a media blackout. Mycroft was certain that he could do such a thing with a high level of efficiency even despite the handicap of being British, but he was also aware that the FBI were theoretically capable of doing the same. In order to prevent raised tensions by stepping on the toes of his temporary 'colleagues', Mycroft was willing to let Agent Beneventi attempt to take the lead.

[obscurushydrae]

Things older agents can embarrass Kar's potential partners with stories of:

Spent her first week or so at BPRD headquarters fascinated with flushing things down the toilet, and flushing them in general (I mean you wake up tens of thousands of years later and advance plumbing exists...)

Was terrified of motor vehicles for a few months

Had a habit of eating without utensils, took a bit to pick it up

Ran face first into a few of the glass doors thinking they were open (shattering one of them)

Spent some time communicating in onomatopoeias

Had a dinosaur phase and pretended to be a dinosaur and spoke in nothing but roars (and only ate dino nuggets)

Had a custom Ghostbuster costume for Halloween and refused to wear anything else for bit after

Learned how to pick the non-keycarded locks by the age of 11

Was a notorious pickpocket of guests if bored enough, plenty of senators and academics visiting wound up as marks

Once openly discussed the macabre funeral practices of several cultures over dinner

Tormented family and agents alike when she received a Creepy Crawlers oven

And More

[solitariusdeluna]

Casual reminder that it's Starrk and Lilynette's birthday month. uvu

[haniishu]

Broadway, Cotswolds, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

This wisteria drenched Manor House, outside Broadway, is the dream romantic Cotswolds getaway. ~ James Lloyd Cole

Broadway, Cotswolds, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

[rielzero]

Ohh, so I was looking at my storage and found these! I originally shared them on twitter before yeeting the platform. Anyway, feel free to use! Art memes for your oc :D

[littleguysdaily]

[paragonrobits]

some important calvin and hobbes facts in case you haven't read the original comic strip in a long time or only absorbed stuff on it from memes and out of context bits on here:

Calvin's last name has never been given, and neither has any of his parent's names. This was actually why his uncle Max only showed up for a brief storyline; the creator of the comic, Bill Watterson, ultimately felt that while it was fine to have him as someone for his parents to talk to, it felt far too awkward to never have Max refer to them by name and he never made a return appearance.

The general tone of the comic is fairly light-hearted, with a big emphasis on goofy slapstick comedy contrasted by clever wordplay and often surprising adult-centered jokes that'll hit you like a slap. A big part of the comedy is, as Watterson put it (paraphrased) "It's really funny to me when people express deeply stupid ideas with really fancy terminology." One notable example you might have seen is that one bit where Calvin asks his mom for money to buy a Satan-worshiping rock album and his mom replies that there's nothing genuine about them and they're just putting on the attitude for shock value, and comisserates with Calvin as he deplores that mainstream nihilism can't be trusted. He concludes that childhood is disillusioning.

There is a LOT of criticism of the extreme materialism and selfish mentality of the late 80s, when the comic was initially written. This may go a long way to explain how its aged so well; much of what it criticizes resonates well with people today.

Bill Watterson views comic strips a legitimate form of artwork, and repeatedly fought to have more space to draw more beautiful and artistic backgrounds, which was a very hard fight and unpopular even with other comic strip artists. He eventually did win some compromises and a lot of Calvin And Hobbes' artwork shows it, with the use of space to indicate time as well as a sharp contrast between the often plain environments of mundane life contrasted by the wildly beautiful imagery of Calvin's imagination (which often sports realistic depictions in an art shift of sorts).

Hobbes is explicitly not an imaginary friend, by word of Watterson himself. We don't know WHAT he is exactly, and Hobbes is apparently unaware of the strange nature of his reality; people look at him and only see an ordinary stuffed tiger plushie, but he has a tangible effect on the world that would be physically impossible for Calvin to do on his own. He's apparently been around for a while, and was apparently around when Calvin was a young baby.

On that note; Hobbes has implicitly killed (notably treated as both a gag and also with the vibe of 'he's a tiger, duh') and while he doesn't do it again on-screen, he doesn't have any moral issues about it. Calvin claims that he's never had trouble bringing Hobbes to school because the last time he did, Hobbes killed and ate a bully named Tommy Chestnut and simply comments that it was gross and he needed a bath. Calvin's tried to repeat this again, but Hobbes was grossed out at the thought having to eat a kid raw and not being allowed to use an oven first, or complaining that children are too fattening.

Hobbes became gradually less human-like in body language and more like an actual cat in both body language and behavior; this was due to Watterson drawing more inspiration from his cat, who also inspired a lot of Hobbes' running gags, such as pouncing on Calvin when he got home. Several years into the syndication of the strip, Watterson's cat passed away, and he did a tribute to her with a comic strip of the two of them agreeing to try to dream together so they can keep playing when they have to sleep; Watterson's commentary (if I recall right), remarks on his cat: "We can see each other again in dreams."

[beaft]

a small child came into the café today and asked to buy a chocolate truffle. he tapped a credit card on the reader and it did not go through, mainly because it was not a credit card but in fact a junior cinema pass. i gently explained he couldn't use that to buy things in shops and he looked so gutted that i was like "...but just this once you can have it for free, don't tell my boss though" he said thank you and walked out with his truffle and as he went i heard him chuckling to himself and saying "yes..... yes!!!!!" like the sickos comic

[aimasup]

Not enough people talk about how in-universe Bill is literally Satan

[gerrykeay]

did you know there's a day-by-day timeline of the plot in the dungeon meshi adventurer's bible and TODAY is when it all kicks off

happy falin gets eaten and the gang starts eatin' day :)

[governmentofficial]

"Just because everyone else is letting their standards slip, doesn't mean I have to." - Moriarty

You're the Boss Sentences

"I'm not letting my standards slip," Mycroft shot back, glaring at the other man. He wasn't! Or, at least, he wasn't aware that he was, and Mycroft did have to begrudgingly admit that one of the reasons why he had brought Moriarty in instead of allowing him to rot in prison like he should have was because of the man's usefulness as a second pair of intelligent eyes. There was always a chance, no matter how small it may be, that he'd spotted something that others had not. If that was the case, then Mycroft knew that he'd do well to listen to him.

At the same time, though, he hated how criticism from Moriarty made him feel. It sent him straight back into his youth, when he thought the man could do no wrong and hung onto his every word as if he wee gospel. Every time it happened, it served as a reminder of exactly how well the former professor had managed to manipulate him - of how he'd failed to see the truth of the situation. To make matters worse, the fact he still felt that way meant that the other man still had a hold over him, at least to some small degree, didn't it? Mycroft hated that aspect most of all because not only was it a sign of continue failure, but also he just couldn't seem to snap out of it.

Maybe he was letting his standards slip, just only in regards to himself.

"What are you suggesting I do?" Mycroft ended up asking, on the off chance that Moriarty did have some good advice for him. "I'm certainly not seeing whatever you think you may have noticed."

[imjustanauthor]

"We've got off on the wrong foot, haven't we?" for Jeremiah, from the Horned One :)))) @hvbris

First Meetings Sentences, Vol. 2

It was getting towards the end of Jeremiah's working day and, before returning to his cabin for a shower and some dinner, he'd decided to stop by one of the visitor centres to take advantage of the shop there. They'd just got some new pet products in, including bandanas for dogs that said 'Bark Ranger' on them. Picking one up for Dog was just too tempting to resist.

As he paid for the item, he noticed Dog begin to bark outside. That was odd. Jeremiah had left him in his car, and he was usually so good at staying quiet. If he was barking, that usually meant that somebody was bothering him.

Figuring it was rowdy kids knocking on the car window or something like that, Jeremiah hurried out of the shop. However, once he left the building, he noticed that this wasn't the case. Maybe whoever it had been had run off? That wouldn't be too unusual - Dog could be pretty intimidating once he was riled up.

As he started to walk towards the car, a voice towards his side stopped him. Usually, he'd ignore it, but for some reason, Jeremiah found himself pausing on the spot.

"Sorry, but I just got off duty, sir," he said, turning towards the stranger. "You'll have to ask another park ranger for help, or if you go into the visitor centre, the help desk is still open."

Dog, meanwhile, kept barking, getting more frantic with each moment that passed.

[gotchibam]

Chandelure ko-fi doodle for solar!

[solitariusdeluna]

🌟 💫 😊 💖☀️

🌟 ― i love how you portray your muse(s) 💫 ― i enjoy writing with you 😊 ― i enjoy talking to you 💖 ― you seem like a genuinely nice person ☀️ ― your posts always bring me joy

aww you're too kind and good to me omgosh!!! UNO REVERSE

[heritageposts]

🇵🇸 From Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA):

This Ramadan make sure you’re not breaking your fast with the taste of apartheid. All you need to do is check the label to avoid buying dates from apartheid Israel. This includes dates labelled from Israel, the West Bank and the Jordan Valley or if the country of origin is not shown. Ramadan is a time of reflection and self-improvement. During this month we are more conscious of our actions and how they affect others. Israel is the world’s largest producer of Medjoul dates. Let's be conscious of not buying dates that support Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and apartheid regime. * Major UK supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco, Iceland and Waitrose all sell dates from apartheid Israel as well as local grocery stores * The UK is the second-biggest importer of Israeli dates in Europe 50% of Israeli dates are exported to Europe, where the UK, Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy import huge quantities of the dried fruit. In 2020 the UK imported over 3000 tonnes of dates from Israel, worth roughly 7.5 million pounds. There are two peaks of date consumption in Europe. One is during the month of Ramadan and the other is during New Year’s Eve and Christmas. Boycotting Israeli dates in Ramadan is a concerted community effort that can show we are not powerless. It would be brilliant to see all Israeli dates still left on shelves across the UK and Europe at the end of the blessed month. This would reflect our strength as a community to stand together with a very important message: We will not support the oppression of Palestinians and we will not be complicit in Israeli apartheid. So, this Ramadan #CheckTheLabel and boycott Israeli dates.

With Ramadan approaching, please consider sharing!

If you're in the UK, they also have leaflets available for order on their webpage. These tie into their upcoming campaign #CheckTheLabel, with a national day of action on the 16th of February.

Again, check their webpage for more info.

[counting-stars-gayly]