#spider solitaire and the likes

[ddeck]

fox being obsessed with horrible office worker games is so important to me

[duchi-nesten]

What headcanons u have of Valerie?

she is really good at spider solitaire, she can solve that shit in MINUTES. Expert level. All four colors. Just like that.

Her favourite ice cream flavour is cookie dough but only when it's THE RIGHT KIND. and her grandparents used to have a dog which she grew up hanging around with and Cujo sometimes reminds her of that dog, so when she finally had him cornered and was about to shoot him she looked at him and was like ''nah man i cant do it'' and that kinda started her ''okay maybe i dont actually hate this dog'' arc.

she also likes sewing as a hobby sometimes, it calms her down. she tried crocheting too once but it went to shit

sorry i only have weirdly specific headcanons hfdyuihsd

[ravenintraining]

havent talked about this lately but i LOVE solitaire SO MUCH

[unrestrainedbalderdash]

Might be a bit addicted to Signpost from Simon Tatham's Puzzles

[cubedmango]

too many ideas . also too much free time i Could use to work on them all if i wasnt addicted to playing solitaire like a grandma

[lorillee]

WHAT THE HELL?!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!? THEYRE GONE?!?!?!??!?!?!!? WHERE DID THEY GO?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!

[jonathanrook]

gonna become a titty streamer on twitch but instead of. idk overwatch? is that still what they all play? or some other fps (is overwatch an fps) i'm just calmly building a sims house in the lowest cut top i think i can get away with

[warmgrey]

please no debilitating headache and nausea today please. begging the universe

[ohumokay]

[In a Dora the Explorer cadence] Can you tell me which game I love, I hate, and occasionally remember exist and play a level or two 😃??

[marsixm]

getting really into mahjong this week

[sarshles-cheescake-li]

Link Click, internet slang, and Chinese culture

On the Chinese internet, there's a nickname for Link Click called Shiguang Daidaoren, meaning "the blade-bringers of time" instead of "the managers of time," the original title. Calling something "blade" is Chinese internet slang for something being angsty; whether it be derivative content or the originals themselves. Another meme is that Link Click isn't zhiyu (治愈，healing), which it is tagged as on Bilibili, but zhiyu (致郁，causing depression).

Link Click, especially its first season, is a deeply emotional and sentimental show. And it's a shame that so much of it gets not so much lost in literal, linguistic translation as much as it does in cultural, contextual translation. Many people can understand Emma's pain of being away from her parents in a new city, working a difficult job. But watching the scrolling comments on Bilibili, you get the cultural context of it -- the massive migration patterns within China from rural to urban, the children growing up and having to shed their local fangyan (方言) or, less formally, tuhua (土话)("speech of the locations" and "old-fashioned words," respectively) in exchange for Beijing Mandarin. This massive nation, nearly twice the population of Europe and only about 6% smaller in terms of area, is so diverse as to have created (what is close to) an immigrant experience for its citizens entirely within its borders. You visit your parents on Chunjie (春节）, lunar/Chinese new year, on packed trains during the largest singular human migration event on Earth, annually. And when you get home, you are faced with something different from the cities you now live in -- everything from the buildings to the furniture to the clothes they wear. I hadn't realized how deeply I missed the gaudy, garish mianao (棉袄，coats) and mianbei (棉被，cotton blankets) until I saw familiar shades of too-bright burgundy in the hands of Emma's parents. The concept of this original-home, laojia (老家, old-home) is so strongly baked into our lives that every time I meet another Chinese person, I cannot but help but ask them 你老家哪儿啊? Where is your original-home? And even though I know nothing about Chinese geography, every time I hear the answer, a little piece slots into place nonetheless.

In slang, if something made you cry or otherwise feel an emotion you weren't expecting to feel, you refer to it as pofang (破防，breaking defences). And maybe it says something that an expression of human emotion is viewed as a failure in some defences, but that's introspection for another time. Watching on Bilibili, with its hundreds of comments scrolling by "My defences have been breached" and sobbing onomatopoeia, people in the comments saying that they miss their mothers and fathers -- I, too, miss my family. When Cheng Xiaoshi, in Chen Xiao's body, tried to speak his host body's local variation and came up with butchered dongbeihua (东北话, words of the east-north), I nearly fell out of my chair. It was the sound of home, of my grandmother telling us to hush around noon because our neighbours were napping and my grandfather showing me how to play spider solitaire.

Cheng Xiaoshi's breakdown in episode 5 hits hard for its vulnerability. "I'm scared of the dark" has the same literal meaning as "我怕黑," sure, but there is something devastatingly childlike in that three-syllable declaration of fear. Where English so often derives meaning from complexity, from winding metaphors and beautiful prose, Chinese can derive breathtaking meaning from less breath than it takes to say the word analogy. 我怕黑 is stripped of any grown-up pretenses of control or dignity. It is the barest this statement can be: I. Scared. Darkness.

And what he says following, too. 我害怕一个人. Longer yet no less potent. Alone, or lonely, has many translations in Chinese. 孤独. 寂寞. 孤单. 单独. Many more synonyms for all the different ways you can be lonely. But 一个人 is, once again, an almost child-like way of saying it. Before you have the vocabulary to express these complex emotions, 一个人 is a perfectly working expression. Translating it character-by-character, it means one singular person. It is something you say when you've been left behind. When you've been made to face everything by yourself. When the world is so, so, big, and you are just one singular person, with no companions to stand with you.

And, ah, Li Tianxi's Chinese nickname, 小希. It is the last character of her full name, with a "little" shoved right in front. It is an affectionate way to call someone younger than you. It is different from Xixi, its English rendition, because a repetition of the last character is a more generalized, affectionate nickname, whereas diminutives are almost always reserved for someone younger than you, when used in real life. The diminutive says don't be scared. I'm here now. I'll handle it.

There are endless details in Link Click that make everything about it seem a little bit more like home. The word 面馆 which means something a little, subtly different than "restaurant" or "noodles shop," a difference lost without the context of the phrase 下馆子 and the way adults say it with the gladness of once-children who only ate meat on new years. The "honorifics" as English calls them, to me more of just -- ingrained parts of someone's name. Within the snap of Mandarin syllables there is meaning and memory in every character. Jie, mei, di, ge, lao, da, xiao -- they are more than their literal meanings. They are a relationship, a promise.

Perhaps I am overthinking this, awkwardly Chinese as I am: too localized to be considered first-generation, too stubbornly attached to relate to second-generation. Maybe these linguistic subtleties only exist and matter in my mind, a writer of both languages (though I must say, my Chinese prose leaves… much to be desired) with a knack for pedantics. Regardless, I hope other Chinese fans of this show share this feeling. And surely, other people will, too. All the rural children who left home to pursue higher education and opportunities in faraway cities; the raised-in-poverty who spent their childhoods dreaming of buying their family new coats; the speakers of languages long since abandoned by their childhood friends. What a delight it is to see yourself in stories, neither exception nor abnormality but a norm. What a joy it is to be one of one point four billion.

[thevegetablewhichnoonedaresname]

throwback tuesday to that time when i took one of the few large lecture hall classes i ever took in college, a class on pre-1500s English literature, and the professor (a balding man with a British accent who banned computers because, according to him, he once caught someone watching Shrek 2 on a laptop during the lecture and he was upset it wasn't Shrek 1) stopped in the middle of talking about Beowulf to a hundred students to ask ME SPECIFICALLY (in the back half of the room but not all the way at the back) if I was using my smartphone under the table, so I had to lift up my hands and show him that no, I was knitting because the class had a bunch of printouts so I didn't need to take notes but the man wouldn't let me play spider solitaire or scroll tumblr and I had to do SOMETHING with my hands, and he was like, "ah, weaving peace I see. it seems we have the peaceweaver in our class" and then just carried on with things

[generalpenguinangel]

Okay, Slow Horses fandom, serious question: we all know that in season 1 / book 1, Sid is at Slough House because Taverner sent her there to keep tabs on River. But. Why!?

Sure, he caught her Up To No Good. But:

1. He has no idea that he has any dirt on her

2. He's been very effectively removed from any position with any kind of authority or access

3. His reputation has been thoroughly destroyed and to anyone who might have listened to him before, he is now a cross between a laughing stock and nuclear waste. He's untouchable and non credible after Stanstead/King's Cross.

4. She already has Jed Moody on the inside at Slough House. Sure, he sucks but he's there.

5. Sid is not a fuck up and Lamb's not an idiot, so placing her there risks drawing attention to something that Taverner is hoping no one ever notices.

Also, what is the budget line item for this? "0931. Surveillance misc. personal"? I know it's the security services but it's also government. You probably can't get a highlighter out of the stationary cabinet without filling out a form in triplicate.

So what is so important about River that he gets his own marker on a full time basis? I like to think that there is something deeper to the whole situation but honestly I cannot imagine what. And what did Taverner tell Sid to look for?

I love imagining the surveillance reports this must have generated though.

"Day 42. Subject is still sulking. Took coffee black instead of usual milk and sugar - sign of growing despair? Was called a "dumb cunt" by J.L. Visibly did not appreciate this. Spent 3 hours and 17 minutes playing spider solitaire instead of working. Otherwise no suspicious activity."

[urheartswells]

whats up people of tumblr ?!

my name is kayden, an nb (they/them (also a minor!)) who honestly has nothing better to do. i dont know why i signed up to this website

i like: los campesinos!, bo burnham, osemanverse (specifically solitaire and radio silence), criminal minds, james marriott, b99, music, musical theatre, albert flamingo, casino cups (@askcupsandcasinos)

i dont like: spiders, maths, geography, coffee or tea

[calmlythrilling]

...Give me a moment.

.......... Sometimes? ??

[nickeverdeen]

Hello! Saw matchups were open, thought I might send in one for Arcane (and if youre ok with writing more than one, could I get a matchup for Across the Spiderverse as well? Doesnt have to be long)

I'm Umi, a pansexual introvert who goes by she/her. I like reading (usually fantasy/horror or high school stuff like Solitaire), listening to music, playing RPG video games, watching movies, baking and animating (though I am a beginner). I dislike loud noises, confrontation, germs and being a leader.

Personality-wise I'm fairly reclusive, forgetful, socially awkward, calm, chaotic, creative and air-headed. Been told that I have a "dead face". I usually base my worth off my academic accomplishments and I'm kind of a people pleaser. Though I do have a breaking point once pushed far enough.

I have a male preference when it comes to romantic interests, but I don't mind being paired with women.

Thank you in advance, I adore your writing :)

Your male Arcane match is…

Ekko

Loves your name

Ekko would appreciate your introverted nature, understanding your need for solitude and quiet moments

He’d give you space when you need it and enjoy spending time together in peaceful settings

Ekko shares your love for reading, particularly fantasy and high school-themed stories

You’d spend hours discussing your favorite books and sharing recommendations

With your shared interest in music, Ekko would introduce you to new genres and artists

You’d bond over creating playlists and possibly even experimenting with making music together

Ekko would be an enthusiastic RPG video game partner

You’d team up for epic quests and adventures, strategizing and enjoying the immersive worlds together

Movie nights with Ekko would be cozy and relaxed

He’d respect your dislike for loud noises, choosing films that are more character-driven and less chaotic

Ekko would love your baking skills

You’d spend afternoons in the kitchen, trying new recipes and creating delicious treats to share with friends

As a beginner animator, you’d find inspiration in Ekko’s innovative mind

He’d support your creative endeavors, offering ideas and encouragement as you improve your skills

Ekko’s ability to stay calm amidst chaos would complement your chaotic and creative personality

He’d help you find balance and focus, especially during stressful times

Ekko’s patience and understanding nature would be a source of comfort for your forgetfulness and social awkwardness

He’d never judge you for your quirks, finding them endearing instead

Ekko would recognize your tendency to base your worth on academic accomplishments and being a people pleaser after a few weeks of dating

He’d remind you of your inherent worth and encourage you to take pride in your creativity and unique qualities

Knowing your dislike for confrontation, Ekko would handle difficult situations with grace, protecting you from unnecessary stress

He’d also respect your germaphobia, maintaining a clean and safe environment for you

Ekko would understand your breaking point, always there to support you when you’ve had enough

He’d offer a listening ear and a comforting presence, helping you navigate through tough times

—————

Your Spider-Man Across The Spiderverse male match is…

Miles Morales

Miles would understand and respect your introverted nature

He’d appreciate the quiet moments you spend together, often drawing or sketching while you read or bake

Both of you share a love for creativity

Miles’ artistic talent would inspire your animation projects, and you’d often collaborate on creative endeavors, blending your talents in unique ways

Miles enjoys reading as well from time to time, and he’d be intrigued by your taste in fantasy, horror, and high school stories

You’d exchange book recommendations and discuss plot twists and characters

Miles has a nice taste in music and would show you new genres

You’d spend hours listening to music together, creating playlists

Miles loves video games, especially RPGs

You’d have fun playing together, teaming up for quests and exploring new worlds, often getting lost in the game

Miles would make movie nights special, choosing films that cater to your tastes and avoid loud noises

He’d create a cozy atmosphere with blankets and snacks, making you feel comfortable and relaxed

Miles would love to bake with you, finding joy in creating delicious treats

He’d be eager to try new recipes and would appreciate your baking skills, often suggesting new things to try

Miles would be your biggest supporter in your animation journey

He’d offer constructive feedback, help you brainstorm ideas, and celebrate your progress and achievements

Miles’ calm demeanor would help balance your interesting personality

He’d provide a steady and supportive presence, helping you stay grounded during stressful times

Miles would help you manage your forgetfulness, setting reminders for important dates and events

He’d be understanding and patient, never making you feel bad for forgetting things

Miles knows the pressure of academic accomplishments

He’d remind you that your worth isn’t defined by your achievements

Miles dislikes confrontation as well

He’d try to handle confrontantions for you, but would end up a bit lost and kidna embarrassed

Bit he’ll stand up for you no matter what

Miles would understand your fear of germs and respect your boundaries

He’d clean up his room a lot whenever you’re coming over

His mom loves you for that

When you reach a breaking point he’d be by your side within to help you

Is actually a great listener