#the phrase is “hey guys”

[lexydakitten]

i figured out where the . thing that i repeat most times when i have an intrusive or anxious thought came from . Oh my god thats so stupid

genuinely do not know why i did not immediately start searching for where i picked it up from because the things that get stuck in my brain repeating over and over are things that i've . Heard repeating over and over. and i sure do hear him saying that a LOT

standing there thinking gee im getting real cold for 30 dollars i hope they come in soon.... and he shouts it a bunch at an opportune moment and as i respond to it i have an EPIPHANY and i was SO CONFUSED OVER IT. FOR SO LONGG. HEAD IN HANDS HE DOES IT LITERALLY EVERY TIME A MILLION TIMES I AM JUST A LITTLE BIT FOOLISH, i will NOT make a single connection even if it is in front of my face, good lord i am too used to that being everyone else's job sobb that makes a lot more sense nowwwww. ......... .....

[thecmaly]

really? right in front of my karaage?

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more windbreaker comics

[a-dauntless-daffodil]

Something about how Fire & Ice give up on going after Pearl directly, and instead both arrow in on dissing Marina-

Something about, Pearl having no shame at all, outright telling Frye right off that Off the Hook is here to “take control” and then literally talking over Frye’s turn. Frye’s snarking on how Pearl isn’t the boss here and no one’s cheering for her, ignored. How she goes after both Frye and Shiver asking where Frye’s big friend is to help her pass this test, moving right on to saying they’re both just goons making a mess anyway, little fish who should stay in they're bowl, but

that seems to give Frye the idea of hitting back with the “who’s backing you? Imaginary friends?” line… like Marina doesn’t even count as a music partner- or a friend?

Pearl literally yaps about Marina being divine, one of a kind, voice so fine, big mind- raps the lines off her cuff and the heart that's proudly pinned there

And Frye and Shiver go TARGET DETECTED. They lock onto Marina.

Shiver doesn’t bother trying to needle Marina about Pearl, the way their partners were each doing- if Pearl has no shame then at least she DOES still have a weakness, a soft spot, a thing she openly cares about- something they can try riling her up over

(problem: Pearl actually has all the confidence in Marina as a musician, partner, and performer. She's WATCHED Marina be all those things for YEARS now)

In the end Frye and Shiver just rile up the gay feels. Because Marina’s been living with a rapper who LOVES hyping her up even when they’re not on stage- Pearl who said she’d cut a fish for Marina. And if you don’t come to Inkopolis with a lot of self confidence, well then getting some from your girlfriend is fine too  

But it’s cute that Pearl’s still so obvious about being Marina's no. 1 fan that Fire & Ice thought they could use it against her XD

[vaguely-concerned]

I adore it whenever rook rests their hands on their hips like a handyman or mechanic about to deliver some bad news as to how much the repairs are going to come in at. the hero equivalent of a plumber. they're out there saving the world with the gently beleaguered air of an overworked janitor and I quite simply love that for them

[wpmz]

what if i got stigmata from a cursed tattoo and your physical touch was the only thing that could stop the pain because you're a priest. and we're both boys😳

[revvethasmythh]

I often make jokes about the fact that I have a really sensitive sense of smell, but I did just come downstairs and immediately clock not only that a non-family member had been through the house earlier today, but also correctly ascertained who they were on scent alone so maybe it's not a joke actually maybe I just have dog powers

[likesplatterpaint]

Balancing the needs of a diagnosed kid who clearly stims/gets reassurance by grabbing and gently squeezing or hugging the person or teacher next to him aaaaaand my explicit dislike and discomfort with students touching me or hanging on me like

I want him to get what he needs (he has several peers that he does this with and have told me they’re fine with it) and we sort of talked about it today

But also I left elementary in one part because please please please don’t touch me

[thewandererh]

⚠️ [ Will You Snail? mega spoilers ] ⚠️

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my favorite things. ever. are simple phrases that, under the tremendous context one is already acquainted with, pack a punch. a moral or lesson learned, a metaphor to apply to everything you’ve gathered, or even something familiar. it brings a sense of finality. and it hits especially hard with either the power or peaceful nature it is delivered. it’s amazing to me how a simple construction of words can give one goosebumps. frisson.

such examples (imo) include “this place is not a place of honor” from the Transuranic (radioactive) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant message, “no day shall erase you from the memory of time” by Virgil for the 9/11 museum, “cogito ergo sum” by AM from IHNMAIMS, “maybe a fox” from Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee, “i placed my fate into the hands of random gods, and now i must endure it to the end” and “i struggle to accept being a bug” from Rainworld, and many many more.

I didn’t know Will You Snail? by Jonas Tyroller had a message like this, even after my 8+ playthroughs. i replayed it again today after 3 years since my initial hyperfixation in 2022 and can only describe what i feel as shock and awe. this phrase, when applied to everything you learn about the game, translates perfectly.

you’ve earned your eternity of peace, buddy. so long.

[usercelestial]

is buck actually good at sex or is he just hot

[moe-broey]

Freyja voice I'm So Sorry you had a Traumatic Childhood and it made you Stupid On-Line.

[front-facing-pokemon]

[frnkiebby]

that gorgeous fucking profile~🎃

[anyatomy]

i love old man yuri! old woman yaoi!

[robottheodorlasso]

So, I went looking up the translation of AFC Richmond motto, Gradarius Firmus Victoria, because I was thinking of using it in some future fanart. (And also because I’m a Latin Motto Enjoyer™️) Queue me stumbling upon maybe the funniest and most targeted Ted Lasso article I’ve ever seen, detailing the motto's janky latin. Which was then followed up with a second article after the official Ted Lasso Twitter account gave It’s in-universe translation of the motto/ reasoning for the butchered Latin. This is exactly the kind of indulgent nonsense I’m in love with.

Before I get into it, I absolutely recommend you go read the article! It made me laugh, gets delightfully technical about Latin translation and goes into a lot of depth about why the motto just does not work grammatically. but even outside of that it touches on other points such as the classism inherent in sports, latin, and linguistics, albeit briefly. Look, it's a 7 min read and a joy at that, it’s worth the time!

TL;DR: Dear lord, the mottos Latin is so janky. not only are the grammatical cases just strange, but it uses a mix of both masculine and feminine endings (which I admit, I’m embarrassed I didn’t notice till now.) to quote Ed DeHoratius:

“The Latin motto in the end is at best ambiguous and at worst as fictional as the show itself. Gradarius Firmus Victoria is, if correct grammatically, awkward Latin”

The article goes on to give a few possible translations, though they all require editing the original phrase to actually make it work, but ultimately the conclusion DeHoratius comes to is this:

“The strongest meaning is ‘A strong hand / coach guides us to victory’; that has the strength of other Latin mottos that I assume the show is trying to invoke. But that’s not what the Latin says.”

(Ok but side note: the bit that got me was that to modern knowledge, ‘gradarius’ has only ever been used ONCE in classical Latin. Which is just, so funny. Honey… how did you get into this motto??)

However, After this article was written the official Twitter account stated that in 1899, the AFC Richmond owner wanted the club to have a motto and that is should be “slow and steady wins the race.” But After local latin scholars refused to translate the phrase because they thought it was inappropriate for a team called “the greyhounds” he asked his 6 year old daughter to help with the translation.

Which, as an in universe thing? Kinda a funny detail! Seems like something a rich Victorian white guy would do! But that’s not *really* how the actual Latin came about now was it? DeHoratius himself in his article says he’s not sure if the bad translation job or an intentional joke. Which, yeah! Hard to tell! Though to me it does feel like it was an unintentional mistake that was pointed out. Take this all as your reminder to talk to your local linguists and classicists if you want something properly translated into Latin as a dictionary is only gonna get you so far. Frankly, it’s a good idea to get any translation to or from a language you arnt familiar with double checked.

Anyways what meaning will I go with? Personally I’m inclined to go with Ed DeHoratius’s translation, as I feel it more fitting for the shows Themes and Motifs™️

[deeply-unserious-fellow]

Something I haven't seen anybody point out yet but I find genuinely interesting: a lot of the visual similarities between Asmodeus and Valentino are, in universe, pure coincidence. The neck fluff, the antenna/feathers, the pupilless eyes, the proportions of Oz's small form... the only thing the two designs have in common that's an active choice on either of their parts are the top hats and the heart imagery. But otherwise they both just kinda. Look like that. Neither of them really chose to look the way they do. That's just kinda how they were made/spawned into Hell. While I do think that Val DOES intentionally model himself after Ozzie in a lot of ways for the ~aesthetic~(the Fizzbot & his decoration choices), there are still a lot of physical similarities between the two that again, in universe, are not intentional. Idk what that means but I still think it's worth acknowlesging-

Edit: LOONA HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BISEXUAL, OFFICIALLY BREAKING THE CYCLE!!!!!!!!!!

[vnknowcrow]

Christine is stronger then I am. No lesbian break up or military would make me strong enough to go through a lobotomy AND get my vocal cords fucked with no painkillers for 2 weeks AND stay in the Sierra Madre