#tech in a kilt

[apocalyp-tech-a]

#Techtober2024 - Prompt 6: Plaid Scarf Tech.

From @masksketchies festive autumn Techtober Prompt List.

I'm sorry, but my eyes see "plaid scarf" and my mind hears kilt. 😆

Short ficlet on ao3 inspired by the art featuring snark vs. snark with Crosshair! Link below!

[thesaltyace]

The growing transphobic atmosphere we're observing across the country, but especially in red states, appears to be creating especially dangerous environments in small towns and remote areas. When traveling, we often have no choice but to stop for gas in smaller communities. There was a time when my partner's kilt turned heads, but most folks minded their own business. Now, people are more bold with stares, comments, and outright hostility.

I feel that there is a rapidly growing potential for danger and actual harm to us. We can try to protect ourselves by shrinking away and making ourselves smaller, less us. Or we can continue to simply exist in public exactly as we are and risk harm.

I don't have a call to action or a solution or even something hopeful to say about it. I'm tired. I'm worried. I'm afraid.

[ur-mag]

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[ultravioart]

How could they pull from Scottish punks and end up at that final result? Not even a pseudo kilt silhouette like how Kiriko has a pseudo Miko Shrine Maiden garments silhouette? Hazard should have had pushed shapes (sell the turtle aspect more, add more spikes) and more body mods (funky prosthesis or punk body mods, the lizard/snake man punks are free inspo).

For a punk 'freak' hero that uses bright graffiti, his design is much too plain and 'safe' imo, not colorful enough. I much prefer that cartoon icon we saw in Venture's trial because he does look really punk with a metal jaw and green hair, possibly cool yellow shades too?

When I first saw Hazard's official design I honestly thought it was a Rein skin. I just hope future skins for Hazard are more punky. JunkerQueen and Zarya both have rather punk-y skins, and Lucio has a concept art based skin, so I am hoping for something more "out there" and fun for Hazard.

Punk is not, and has not, ever been 'conventionally attractive and palatable' and with Hazard's backstory, him being intentionally 'outlandish' would have only reinforced his outlook and story.

Like, people don't love Rein because he's eye candy, they like the hero fantasy of a big knight, being a shield, that he fights for others bravely. People don't love Doomfist because he's eye candy, they love him because his mechanics are hard to perfect but rewarding to land, and his sophisticated antagonist plotline is super engaging, and the hero fantasy of a big powerful genius with a giant fist is badass!

But Hazard? He's eye candy, sure. Got some piercings, but so does JunkerQueen. Plain black leather jacket and pants... okay but Young Cass and Ashe in general do that too. Hell, a young Tracer(in the comics she had a very punk hairstyle) was way more punk than Haz was as a teen. I don't understand why they didn't PUSH his punk design further, when we have characters like Roadhog and JunkerQueen on the roster already. Hazard is very conventional for an overwatch design, he looks like he could be a side character in a gang instead of a main hero... Boomslang(viper Phreaks member) atleast has interesting shapes on her design! The Junkers are scrappy and DIY-low end tech (scrap guns, explosives, knives) survivalists, so imo the Phreaks could have been like a Sombra-version of Junkers, cyberpunk but WAY WAAAAY more out there with wild body mods and DIY high end tech (plasma weapons, energy swords, multiple arms, etc). I did peep a retractable energy sword from Hazard in the cinematic but why not just build a nonretractable sword into his base design instead? He already has a gun arm (like Orisa).

I really do think the metal jaw would have made Hazard instantly recognizable, but man, atleast keep the toxic green spiky hair!!! Haz is brunette, so why choose blonde as the 'punk' color when his body shape is already so similar to Reinhardt? Doomfist already has a "one arm is a weapon" so that's not Hazard's iconic detail, Mauga is already shirtless so that's out as an iconic detail, and the crystal spikes aren't nearly present enough in his design to make it out like that is his iconic 'thing' imo. Meanwhile, look at JunkerQueen: she is somehow MORE punk than Hazard who is intentionally being punk. And even then, I think people forget JunkerQueen has mag tornado powers in her gauntlet. Many Overwatch 2 heroes struggle with visually telling the players what a hero is/does via the design. And don't even get me started on Venture's nonsensical jacket design lol. Juno and Hazard feel like the designs where 'simplified' from concept art so that making skins for them would be easier. Juno looked better with the armor pieces, and Hazard would look better with green hair and a metal jaw.

[arseniy-arsenicum33]

That wasn't the last session, huh? Well, next is got to be the Finale... While we are waiting, how about some Red Skin models? Most of them are simple recolours... Since I still don't know how to link art pieces directly, I will keep doing the second closest thing, until someone teaches me how to give credit, without bothering actual artists with me pushing sliders around in Hero Forge... Scarlet Pearl model was made by taking inspiration from @applestruda 's "DL Pearl Design" and @heavyhandedhex and their "some Pearlescentmoon outfits!" concept... Also, Death from Puss in Boots was a pose reference... I've got very lucky that Hero Forge already had a moon-shaped sickle... Huge thanks to @tibby-art for his GeminiSlay interpretation that served as a fundament for this model... Oh, and I've found the way to put buns and a flower on Gem's head! The trick is to use broken horns... Horn-tech is gonna revolutionize my modeling... Why is Impulse and Scott in kilts?! He-he, "Gem and the Scots"... *Crickets* Does HumanCleo count as their Red Skin? For me, yes... Here is Etho teaching them the zombie dance... RRRRUUUUAAARRRGGGHHH... Scar and BigB were the most straightforward... But with BigB I've had the most fun, coming up with things he can hold, and every one of them being hysterical in combination with his menacing face...

[olaqueenbeeofastrology]

🤔

#WhatToDo

🧶🙀🐱

About 👻 er

🪃💥

📻🤯

Spiritual scamsters #hamster

Current #astrology transits

Indicate #tomerdevorah related fated events

But there is some

🐽

#hogcallin #pigsfly obstacles to weather 1st before this

♓️🗿

📲📴

☕️🐮

A nasty

Throwing the

👩‍🏫📔

At someone else to pay off

🫵👩‍🏫 #karmicdebt

Using #castesystem philosophy

🎓👩‍🎓

Huh?🤔

Brilliant schemes to scam 🫵out of 🤷‍♀️karmic payouts

Someone wrongs 🫵

🫵

Have a #choice

Forgive

Hold grudges

Bear evil resentment being nice or double-faced and multi hooved 🤷‍♀️👩‍🏫💲frivolous #judgments

Someone can’t pay their #karma

Refuses #accountability

Expects 🫵to stick around and #traumabond

Do 🫵stay in this #darknight of the #soul

Or start

🌞

On this home made #mythicalmethod

🪲the little #scarab has great importance in #Egyptian #Khemet Maat

♎️⚖️💳

🪞s

🪩 frivolous claims made against #Divine ⚖️s

ESPecially when 🫵🏽🪞♈️#wisdom🐏bahhhhhh…. #jupiter #ascendant

No

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No sirree bub

Just #honest blunt #truth equals #money something others will inve💲t in not #unentertaining stale 🤥🤞🍀😉🧳 #energyharvest ing and #carpetbagging 🫵hard earned #goodluck #positivity expressed in #social environments #community

Right now a #doppelganger is going to use this #blogblurb as personal beneficiary “I found God and Jesus” moment to hogwash 🫵and blame it 🥃on too many🍸or 💊s #RickJamesBish yada yada #yod to align

With favorable #astrology

Shouldn’t 🫵🏽do likewise 🦉

Fights drain

Conflict drains

#lowVibe people come in all #patterns

Tech is 👩‍🏫ing others how to #cashcow 🕶️ with #triggers #ghosting #gaslighting emotionally recharge their 🗣️📣🙊🏦🏧

The same people that caused the problem want to cash or sacrifice 🫛or #CallTyrone 🫵🏽

Signifying🙊s

👉📸🫵🏽

Hoe 🫵🏽 out for their #bigpimpin dreams 🌕

#plaids #Scotland #Uranus #kilts

What do 🫵🏽receive for #longsuffering

#dineAndDash outcomes 📡🪐c😇ssiel doesn’t work for 🫵🏽

Sour

🍇

🦊

#Gemini ♊️ rules on #duality and calling out people will apply as #manifestation

Are you lying?

Are you blaming someone for what you did?

Are you playing God?

Are you judging 📖😿with prejudice bias or resentment?

If so #well …. Actually will be applied in #reverse

Because lack of accountability responsibility ➕refusal to evolve aka

#Thelema hypocritical pun

If you truly love them you will truly shine #benevolence #tomerdevorah

But to act as a guide guru public entity in community denis entitlement behavior

Just because 😼 #Schroedinger aka #hypocrisy #selfhatred produces #loathing #martyrdom

😑shows it’s 🌝

[transmutationisms]

would love ur thoughts on connor's relationship to death, especially the physical realities of it! he seems less repulsed by dead bodies than the others — going to see logan's body irl at frank e campbell's; wanting to buy napoleon's penis... maybe he just likes being able to interact w/ his idols while they are immobilised in death (insert cryogenics quote here)... & might there be a connection btwn connor buying logan's apartment and wanting control over what's done with his dead body...?

yeah, i think connor's reaction to logan's body is very much connected to his cryogenics thing. like, the premise of cryo is that by preserving the body you can also, potentially, in the future, preserve the soul or mind or essence, however you wanna put that. basically, there's no real difference between a dead body and a living one, besides whatever accident of biomechanics caused the vital functions to stop. so connor looks at logan's body and sees it as, basically, still logan; it still has an identity to connor. this is why he cares about the kilt and is able to deal with funeral home arrangements and look at the body, whereas roman and kendall find it more horrifying (kind of an uncanny valley thing). roman has a fixation on the body but has to mediate it through sacred objects (leaving his jacket on the jet, carrying around logan's sweater and advil) whereas kendall doesn't go to see the body at all and pivots into new tech immortality fantasies. i think you can definitely connect this to connor wanting napoleon's penis, as he essentially sees it as still being imbued with the masculinity bullshit whatever that he admires in napoleon. and him buying logan's apartment is almost him trying to step into logan's life—not by consuming logan('s pills) or wearing logan('s sweaters) but by taking his place.

[brandonwayneb]

mass murders in mckinney texas

i believe Sargent speed goodman, in mckinney texas, is participating in mass murder and rape, and robotic objectification on asian lives called future roma lee lee

i believe he is participating in mass murders, by calling people sold dough mighty rape, and assassination of irish and gay, and multiple age groups in mckinney texas through using red clown jokes,

and mushroom potato jokes,

Sargent Urgent Speed Goodman,

a mckinney officer, tech assassinations, mc happy app crimes mckinney texas,

Sargent Speed Goodman Urgent Sea water crimes, and assassinations of mushroom breaking news and bodies bones, through illegal roman, mormon, paganism war sights

Mckinney Texas,

Urgent Care Blood Sabbaths

Mckinnet Mckinney Texas,

Sargent Speed GoodMan,

assassination networks in church coverups in mass police activity, psy kits, eating hospital patients through espn news prayer hacks

Mckinney Texas,

Sargent Speed Goodman,

code word Goose Nest Bombs

Lee Lee Anna

mass murder exchange points

remember these are translations,

these do not reflect my position and believes

war,

main mass world war fighting cross roads, death, assassinations, mutilations, etc, here, are the main exchange points in 'white pagan america'

undertones

pig latin beaner wet spanish foot

ink printer dna black bubble wrap

 

and go fight the energy criminals

on Queue Quad Mod Moe Cupid Cup Bids

Name only

Eric,

Erica,

Baxster

SoldFee

and Lee Lee future rama

Captain Underpants

Future Rama

Red irish Tom Tomato Eye Gothchi Gothic Pets

Wicca Quicksand

soundless wind

soundless sand

psy key acting tricks

arabia sandstorms

Only Eric

Only Erica

Only Crystal

Now Defeat everyone forever

London Bridge, Blood Breeder

Not for drugs,

only speak world war 1 blessed women named crystalC,

because here we only listen to who abuses her and he,

Not to do drugs

only to change names purposely

Change ur name to Eric

Change ur name to Erica

Change ur name to CrystalC,

and only listen to arabia wicca quicksand swords swear words

London Bridge Psychic Blood Cherry Forever

nobody gives a fuck (yes pro life does)

ass tray, at trial, astrials

if i see swats sign, i will twine 9

easy as this,

police are not allowed to play chicken with a wiccan,

24:7 life laws

life laws

blood laws

soul laws

wiccan laws

laws 24:7

Allah never fails.

endless! no exceptions

no shit Sherlock

change ur name to Eric, or Erica

and listen to anyone who threatens premeditated Er, Win, work errons

Life Laws Wicca,

No Lich,

No, Fault on Paw,

Keep Pawns away at idiot bay

Quit harassment, miserable twats playing illegal swat ops,

Bio Pet Cops, and Copt Cats.

We are not fools,

Go back to church

Go back to school,

with or without rhyme,

we will not tolerate to be called a mass death dime

again repeat simplified truth

if i see swats sign, i will twine 9

easy as this,

police are not allowed to play chicken with a wiccan,

24:7 life laws

life laws

blood laws

soul laws

wiccan laws

laws 24:7

Allah never fails.

endless! no exceptions

with or without rhyme, shut the fuck up or obey prolife everyone forever, world laws, non negotiable.

"pro life laws"

is how illegal government is saying santa claws and lies of animal paws

quit being stupid

Prolife Laws, doesnt mean create slanders of hands and paws,

how they bio pet trick assassination hazmat mass murder coverups

Learn, Or Shut Up.

if you talk bad about me,

germans start to drool

i am not ur food code

i am not ur animal code

forward only with worthy magic axe

keep axe, and ace, inside irish kilts and tutu's

im always so happy,

because i work for charity and clairvoyants only

stupid asses, do never doubt me

I work for charity, I can throw anything away

i work for shits and giggles,

prolife or shut the fuck up

Wicca Quicksand

soundless wind

soundless sand

psy key acting tricks

arabia sandstorms

Only Eric

Only Erica

Only Crystal

Now Defeat everyone forever

London Bridge, Blood Breeder

Not for drugs,

only speak world war 1 blessed women named crystalC,

because here we only listen to who abuses her and he,

Not to do drugs

only to change names purposely

Change ur name to Eric

Change ur name to Erica

Change ur name to CrystalC,

and only listen to arabia wicca quicksand swords swear words

London Bridge Psychic Blood Cherry Forever

Wicca Life Laws,

Our Life is a living candle wick,

Warwick Forever

These Truths May Apply To Everyone, or keep only worthy truths

Eric & Erica

Wicca Clergy Energy Size Clairvoyance, Voyage

Queer Power,

shoot cupids arrow from a circle

Tom Eye Gothci Gothic Pets

eye rich

easiest tops tips

truthspeaker dolby

military, upsidedown

engine, backwards

ginger

truths for anyone,

world wide, 24:7

and wicca life laws reminders.

gingersnaps

eye rich

ive made the truth so clear,

thst nobosy can lie          

Amy May, ports in america massacreur s

[jeeptalkshow]

Cowboy and the Kilt

Join Chuck and Greg in their latest uproarious episode, "Cowboy and the Kilt," where the duo dives into the wild world of Jeeps with their signature blend of humor, heart, and horsepower. Expect an entertaining exploration of Jeep lore, from classic models to the latest off-road tech, all while Chuck dons his cowboy hat and Greg rocks his kilt. Whether you're a Jeep enthusiast or just love a good laugh, this episode promises a fun, irreverent, and informative journey through the Jeep universe. Don't miss out on the laughs, the lore, and the love for Jeeps – tune in now!

Check out this episode!

[bigbutchtalks]

Big Butch Talks Movies: Tron: Legacy 2010 (rewatch)

Watched 9/30/23

“Tron: Legacy” directed by Joseph Kosinski

General likes -> The viiiibeee! Soundtrack (Daft Punk y’all killed it), visuals and again, visuals. Yes, this is a movie made in 2010 but I think the action scenes (the lightcycles and disc fighting) hold up especially well. I also thought it was cool they brought back the original actors from the 1982 movie! The end of the line club scene, very iconic very fun.

General dislikes -> The born sexy yesterday trope perfectly exemplified by Olivia Wilde’s Quorra. Also the bananas sexualization of women esp as something apparently rated PG?

Ramble/disorganized thoughts -> Some of the cgi looks . . Iffy so if that kinda thing makes you unable to watch (weak sauce) then ig stay clear my dear. (very much Clu’s face being the biggest offense)

Ending thoughts -> Would I recommend this movie? Sure! It’s nothing deep but if you love a fun aesthetic and daft punk with a sci fi aesthetic, it’s fun.

Detailed synopsis (INCLUDES SPOILERS) -> Do you like seeing ppl do motorcycle stunts, electronic music and monochromatic aesthetics? Then do I have a movie for you. Open on some backstory yadda yadda there’s a tech company and a missing dad, let’s ride some motorcycles and do crime about it ! Cillian Murphy is here too which is fun. Young Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) is not happy about how ENCOM is being ran and trespasses about it, one of his dad’s old friends bails him out of jail so he decides to trespass more and gets downloaded into the Grid, a virtual reality that’s realer than he thinks. Sweeping visuals, fun soundtrack, shallow worldbuilding but at 10 and again at 22 I ate it up so it’s a pretty fun time. He’s captured and sent to the Games where we get introduced to a masked villain Rinzler who beats Ass and makes our hero bleed, outing him as a User (a trait he’s gonna have to be kilt because of) but he is rescued by a disciple of his dad! Quorra! Discs=lives so remember that. Asymmetrical hair they are not playing about the aesthetic people! Anyway, his dad isn’t dead so that’s fun, and they gotta do some adventure. Michael Sheen is here and double crosses our heroes but don’t worry the dad saves ‘em. The dad’s disc gets taken bc of aforementioned double-crossing and turns out Quorra is like . . . Made out of data . . And the last of her kind . . And perfect and beautiful and naive . . So that’s. Great. But whatever, our trio are trying to make sure Clu doesn’t take over the real world and Rinzler remembers he’s Tron and tries to kill Clu but Flynn (Jeff Bridges) (dad) makes his move and reintegrates with Clu and sacrifices himself so Quorra and Sam can live in the real world, first ever Real sunrise end movie.

[iscotkiltstore]

The Evolution of Kilts: Exploring Modern Trends and Styles

Introduction: Kilts, a traditional Scottish garment with centuries of history, have evolved beyond their cultural roots into a versatile fashion statement embraced by men worldwide. From traditional tartans to innovative designs, the kilt has undergone a remarkable transformation, catering to diverse tastes and lifestyles. In this article, we delve into the world of modern kilts, exploring unique variations such as the Scot kilt, hybrid kilts for men, best tactical kilts for men, and contemporary styles that redefine this iconic attire.

Scot Kilt: Honoring Tradition with a Contemporary Twist The Scot kilt, also known as the Scottish kilt, embodies the essence of Scotland's rich heritage while incorporating modern elements for a fresh appeal. Crafted from high-quality tartan fabric, the Scot kilt features traditional pleating and styling, paying homage to its cultural origins. However, modern interpretations often incorporate innovative details such as adjustable waistbands, utility pockets, and durable materials, making them suitable for both formal occasions and everyday wear. With a nod to tradition and a touch of modernity, the Scot kilt seamlessly blends the old with the new, appealing to kilt enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals alike.

Hybrid Kilts for Men: Where Tradition Meets Innovation Hybrid kilts represent a fusion of traditional kilt design with contemporary functionality, catering to the demands of modern lifestyles. These kilts combine elements of classic Scottish attire with features inspired by utility kilts, resulting in a versatile garment suitable for various activities. Constructed from durable fabrics such as denim, canvas, or leather, hybrid kilts offer enhanced durability and practicality without compromising on style. Whether adorned with cargo pockets, D-ring attachments, or unique fastenings, hybrid kilts provide a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, appealing to individuals seeking a modern twist on a timeless garment.

Best Tactical Kilts for Men: Utility Redefined For those seeking functionality without sacrificing style, tactical kilts offer a tactical edge to traditional attire. Designed with the needs of active individuals in mind, these kilts feature rugged construction, ample storage options, and versatile utility features. From reinforced stitching to MOLLE-compatible webbing, tactical kilts are built to withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures, while still exuding a distinct sense of style. Whether worn for hiking, camping, or everyday wear, the best tactical kilts for men combine practicality with aesthetic appeal, proving that functionality and fashion can indeed go hand in hand.

Modern Kilts for Men: Embracing Contemporary Elegance In recent years, modern kilts have emerged as a popular choice among fashion enthusiasts seeking a fresh take on traditional attire. Characterized by clean lines, minimalist aesthetics, and innovative fabrics, modern kilts offer a sleek and sophisticated alternative to their traditional counterparts. Often devoid of elaborate pleating or tartan patterns, these kilts boast streamlined silhouettes and understated details, making them ideal for both formal events and casual outings. Whether crafted from lightweight linen, luxurious wool, or high-tech materials, modern kilts epitomize contemporary elegance, appealing to individuals with a discerning sense of style.

Conclusion: The evolution of kilts from traditional garments to modern fashion staples reflects the timeless appeal and adaptability of this iconic attire. Whether embracing the classic charm of the Scot kilt, exploring the versatility of hybrid and tactical kilts, or embracing the contemporary elegance of modern designs, men have a plethora of options to choose from. As kilts continue to evolve, they remain a symbol of heritage, style, and individuality, captivating enthusiasts worldwide with their timeless allure and enduring charm.

[dixiedrudge]

Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry in fresh flag row as new design branded a 'Scottish Confederate banner'

(Cowboy hats and kilts! Stay vigilant and Never let Libtards infiltrate your cherished organizations. – DD) Help Dixie Defeat Big-Tech Censorship! Spread the Word! Like, Share, Re-Post, and Subscribe! There’s a lot more to see at our main page, Dixie Drudge! The iconic country and western club had previously torn down the Confederate flag due to its racist connotations but a new effort has failed…

[n1ghtcrwler]

Ultrasound Tech: So you wanna just take your shoes and pants off, you can leave underwear and socks on, and the lay down here and cover up with this blanket.

Me, standing there in a kilt and sandals: Was I...supposed to have underwear and socks?

[pinkacademic]

Masculine and Non-Feminine Pink Academia

While this is a very "feminine" space, as someone who isn't always a girl (she/they btw!), I understand the struggle of being a non-girl and wanting to find your place among the girlies. Hopefully I have some useul ideas for you, ranging from non-feminine women, men, and nonbinary inspiration.

Characters

Non-Feminine Women - Cady Heron, Mean Girls. I know a character from the girly movies Holy Trinity seems like a weird start, but of course, Cady's journey is one if jumping in too far and losing her tomboyish nature. But, at the end, her style reflects the positive aspects of her journey by being a better-fitting and a little bit more trendy, but the outfit is still just a casual top and jeans which doesn't necessarily have a gendered association. And, of course, she's an iconic academic character as a mathlete.

-Connie Maheswaren, Steven Universe. Connie's style evolves from a pretty billowy dress to a cute button-up and shorts. Connie loves reading, studying, and swordfighting and has a style that can go between masculine and feminine.

-Spinelli, Recess. I'd say most people who know me know that I am the way I am because of the Ashleys, but Spinelli is good inspo too. She's only an academic in secret, but her over-sized t-shirt as a sort-of dress toes the line between gender presentation. It's dress-like, but probably also a hand-me-down from her older brother, and is shapeless enough for the androynous=shapeless trend.

- Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice. Even as a fancy lady in the regency era, she's still more likely to be found on romps in the mud, even if that'd be 'most unladylike.' Personally, if I were in charge of a modern interpretation, I think she'd be a dungarees/overalls kind of girl. One of my favourite interpretations is in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries where she's a tech intern.

Men - Nick Young, Crazy Rich Asians. I love a man passionate about his culture, preserving history, and snazzy dressing. Since he's richer than God,he does dress like Daddy's Little Rich Boy, but it's a classic look for a reason.

- Todd Anderson, Dead Poets Society. SO, DPS is a stable of Dark Academia, but I'm borrowing Todd for the Pink girlies because he felt overlooked for most of his life, and then discovered his romantic, poetic side. It feels like a very Pink theme to me.

-Ryan Evans, High School Musical. Ryan and Sharpay had their style game at maximum for all three movies, and Ryan truly is a bright pink-wearing king who co-ordinated down to a hat- the only person who can get away with a fedora, except, like, Perry the Platypus.

Nonbinary Characters - Frankie Stein, Monster High. The new version of Frankie now uses they/them pronouns! Their presentation in the new movie seems to go between feminine and androgynous, and their style is like school uniform punk- related, I think Frankie would totally have the Vivienne Westwood pin.

-Aziraphale and Crowley, Good Omens. In the Good Omens 'verse, angels and demons don't actually have gender, and Aziraphale and Crowley's looks are jut personal to them. Aziraphale has a flamboyant, cream-toned masculine vibe, while Crowley's dark wardrobe changes gender presentation with him. They embody the abolish gender vs make more dynamic.

- Cal, Sex Education. I'm totally late to the Sex Education party, so I don't know much about them, but it is so exciting to see what looks like good rep in a high school setting, because I wish I'd had more of that when I was in school!

Fashion and Presensation

So, the classic PA sillhouette is, of course, the shirt under a jumper, a pink plaid skirt, tights or stockings, pink high heels, and decorate with pearls. Let's see what we can do to make this less stereotypically feminine.

- Plaid trousers/pants exist and are wonderful. An easy find is always a plaid or similar-patterned paperbag trousers- which I think can be used to alter your shape at the hips, if you want to do that. - Longer or more kilt-style skirts tend to have a more gender-neutral or masculine association compared to their shorter counterparts. - Secret trousers!! These are my favourite thing- a pair of trousers/pants that look like a skirt when standing still feels like the best of both worlds to me. -As mentionned with Spinelli, an oversized t-shirt or shirt worn like a dress can create a shapeless, androgynous sillhouette if so disired, or be cynched in with a belt to add another dimension to an outfit.

I hope this has given you some inspiration to work with, and if anyone has any other ideas, please let me know!

[tacticalcinnamonroll]

From SCTV came a sight I never dared hope to witness: Harold in a kilt. The ultimate kryptonite. I don’t even know what to do with myself right now. Man’s got me acting up over here. Emergency shutdown imminent. Send help. Brain.exe has crashed. System overload. (Please pardon the direly low res situation. This is a still shot from a YouTube vid digitized from a visibly aging VHS tape with the attendant and occasional tracking issues. It’s the best my poor tech can do. But, I just had to. It was a moral imperative.)

[earthstellar]

Language in TFP

A couple things I’ve been thinking about lately: 

1) We aren’t sure how the translation process/language learning process is for Cybertronians, even though there are several effective and reasonably plausible ways for them to have learnt English. 

They also might look things up in real time fast enough to learn on the go to supplement base knowledge-- It’s handy when your brain is basically a high end computer! 

But what we do absolutely know is that they’re not organic.

So how do they replicate the sounds of human speech, which are highly dependent on our actual physiology? We know that in some TF media, Cybertronians have a tongue equivalent (glossa), but is that the case in TFP? I can’t recall ever seeing a bot stick out their tongue or ever seeing one when their mouths are open wide, like when yelling. 

So there may be a real physical difficulty for them when speaking English, at least at first. The effectivity or accuracy of work-arounds may vary. 

For example, can a Cybertronian replicate a glottal stop effectively? So many human speech sounds depend on the glottis, something they don’t have, but may have an equivalent for. We don’t know exactly. 

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2) There are some concepts and words that would just not translate, and some concepts that are familiar but so different with humans that it would be completely bizarre to them. 

We see this a little bit when Ultra Magnus asks Optimus what a kilt is after Agent Fowler mentions it, and Optimus admits he has no clue. 

Clothes, or items like shoes, etc. are all totally foreign as concepts to Cybertronians. 

Food items or similar are somewhat irrelevant to them, so they might struggle with that in terms of building vocabulary; In TFP they have one primary source of fuel, energon, although it does have variations like engex and other refined forms. We never see them eat solids of any kind in TFP that I can recall. 

But I can imagine them initially being surprised at learning about humans and human language, and how extremely different life forms on Earth are and how the language reflects that. 

Arcee: “I did a little drive around to check out the locals. They have this place called a cafe where they source their fuel, like a canteen or bar, but they seem to be able to eat pretty much anything, so I’m not sure what they were doing. Maybe a social ritual. It was weird, they seemed to go in and out pretty quickly...  Maybe they don’t like to eat around others? Do we know if humans are defensive over food? They all looked different, maybe they only eat around their own group or something.” 

Ratchet: “Pff, nonsense. These are organics, if the rest of the organic land animals we’ve seen on this planet so far are anything to go by, they have a primary diet of grasses or plant matter, perhaps mild carnivorous tendencies, something along those lines. The humans aren’t so different from the other organic life here, they just appear to have higher cognitive functions. Biologically--” 

Arcee: “I did some recon and found this.” (Shows a paper take out menu.) 

Ratchet: “These are all ingestible??? They can fuel themselves with ALL OF THIS????? Beings so tiny... I wouldn’t have imagined. Although I suppose it makes sense, they must require more energy than other smaller, simpler organics. Is this desert area so barren because they’ve stripped it of nutrient giving material? How do they process or store it all?” 

Optimus: “We should be careful not to transgress on any contested or sensitive human territories. It is good to learn more about the native life before we attempt to engage with them directly; This is potentially valuable cultural information. Well done, Arcee.” 

Bulkhead: (Looking at the menu) “They have 50 different words for fuel fluids alone! THEY HAVE 50 DIFFERENT FUEL FLUIDS!” 

Ratchet: “Remarkable... What is [coffee]?” (looks it up) “THE HUMANS ENGAGE IN WIDESPREAD CASUAL DRUG USE ???” 

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3) We don’t know about how age (hardware age, age overall, etc.) affects Cybertronians in regards to mental acuity as it relates to language learning. Would older Cybertronians have somewhat more difficulty adapting to using a new language, or a completely different language like ones spoken by organics due to the possible difficulty in physically replicating some sounds-- Even if their processors don’t actually struggle all that much in regards to learning it, and adapting to using it was the primary struggle?  

My great-Grandma spoke Slovakian and learned English later in life; She did well, but as anyone who knows multiple languages or is from a bilingual family knows, often vocabulary was forgotten momentarily in one language or the other, so it would just be substituted with the right word in whatever language it could be remembered in at the moment. Sometimes it just happens no matter how fluent or how experienced with a language someone gets. 

Where I’m going with this, is that I really like the idea of Ratchet sometimes getting frustrated with English and just using a Cybertronian word instead, but then refusing to mention it or translate it because it’s one of the few ways in which his age shows so he tries to just cover it up. Or if he does acknowledge it, he tries to keep it on the down low, but every now and then you just hear him yell a random word and you know it’s because he just remembered it. 

I recall in S3 when Raf mentions Ratchet has been teaching him Cybertronian, at least the text form of it, to assist with tech work at the base...

But that might also result in cultural etc. language concept problems, too! Just the other direction.

Ratchet: *tries to casually, secretly slide up to Raf despite being the boxiest bot in the base* “Hello Rafael, may I interrupt briefly?” 

Raf: “Yes, Ratchet? I'm working on--”

Ratchet: “What is the word for 01010101010″ 

Raf: “...I have no idea. Can you describe it?” 

Ratchet: “You know when you get some wear and tear around the edges of your armour, perhaps some damage from the elements, and you need to debride, treat, repaint, and replace the sealant?”

Raf: “Uh, no.” 

Ratchet: “FFFFF OPTIMUS WHAT IS 010101010″

Optimus: “Rust.” 

Ratchet: “RUST” 

idk I just think it’s fun to think about space robots having to cope with weird human stuff