#the same ol same ol

[huginsmemory]

Been thinking about how Bill legitimately had a horrifying reason (the literal progressive disintegration of the nightmare realm that erases whatever it disintegrates from existence completely) to move himself and his crew into a new dimension. Like that's terrifying. And yet he never utilizes this to his favour. He could have been honest about this with Ford, and you KNOW as long as Bill didn't mention plans of overtaking the earth, Ford would've made the portal for him, both out of Ford's own interest and because Ford when faced with these big moral questions will pull through. But this is a card Bill NEVER plays because although he needs to leave the dimension, he cannot lose face. He can't put aside his pride and admit to the humility that he needs to flee from his dimension, that he's not actually all powerful. And so instead he pretends to be a muse and when Ford figures out something else is going on, instead of being open and humble and saying that his dimension is unravelling, Bill focuses on that he's going to over take earth, that he's actually been a monster all along, surprise Ford!

And part of it is definitely because Bill's built himself up on power and violence and to grovel and earnestly ask for help, to admit that he cannot stop the unraveling of his dimension completely invalidates that; showing vulnerability? Can't do that, even under the guise of lying to get his way. And part of it makes you wonder if it's also a form of self-sabotage, because underneath his deep denial Bill is guilty over what he occurred; he sees himself as a monster and so he'll be that monster, and having people recognize that feels good in the same way that pressing a bruise feels good. But it makes you wonder what would've happened if Bill even just was open about his dimension unravelling and had lied about overtaking the earth.

It's also interesting because although Bill has SOME charisma and can manipulate people decently well (as evidenced by his cult, and pandering to people's desires with Ford, Mabel and Blendin), he refuses to be vulnerable, refuses to not be true to his off-putting self, even when if he was just vulnerable of pretended to not be himself, to put aside the (false) pride he has in himself he would've gotten a portal by now. and part of me wonders if it's because it's this false pride that built on insecurity and denial on who he is he cannot drop that mask.

Further thoughts on this!

[frootertooter]

Some BTAS Crane doodles bc he's so goofy and silly

[unwri-ten]

Based off of a conversation I had with an irl

[ladykeyleth]

See if I can send a message to Keyleth. We're back. We're at the surface of the Malleus Key. Just trying to find a way to get back to you.

[tuesdayinthedas]

Australians are very aware of this, its a topic of constant debate (has been since at least i was a teen and we had fucking Howard fuck us over with the Australian Workplace Agreement) especially between those that are “pro business” and those that you know actually care about people. It’s an old outdated ruling from 1907.

We know its an exploitation and the usual players exploit it (retailers like kmart, woolies, coles and restaurants, maccas, kfc etc) and we are trying to do something about it . We also have apprenticeship and trainee payrates which need abolishment as well as the exploitation of PhD students. I was paid even less per hour as a PhD student (I was 21 paid $7/hr) than a 16 year old working at McDonalds ($8.55/hr) and I wasn’t allowed to do any additional work to make extra money or I’d forfeit that “pay” I was getting. So kids join your union, lobby your local MP and vote Greens.

Just learned that in the UK minimum wage for teenagers is lower than for adults? What kind of nonsense are y’all putting up with over there this should cause you to start screaming

[beif0ngs]

HOW IT STARTED VS. HOW IT'S GOING

[kagooleo]

even the biggest beasts need a little love and care when they've evolved (watch your head!)

[splatoonusna]

The theme for the 16th Splatfest is in! It asks: "What would you do at the world's end?" Same Ol', Bucket List, or Save the Day?

It's an ominous theme, but fortunately hypothetical, so you can participate worry-free. This event runs from 5/17 at 5pm until 5/19 5pm PT!

[koumori-1999]

hes listening to what i've done on full volume

[tradingjack]

From the firmament above, a blood-red eye looks down upon us.

[clarkgriffon]

Anya Jenkins + Outfits (Season 7)

[stupjam]

breaking news: the end of the world? shiver sips tea. frye gets a little emotional. bigman assuming his super hero persona bigman MAN? part of the Alternate Deep Cut series. https://www.deviantart.com/stupjam/gallery/89680123/man-big-man-s-alternate-deep-cut

[woosh-floosh-art]

You have a feeling it's going to be a long weekend...

[femmekarenwilson]

911 + random screenshots (more)

[splatoonusna]

What would you do at the world's end? - It's a tough question! Whether you settle in with the Same Ol', try to live life to the fullest with your Bucket List, or exhaust every option to try and Save the Day… follow your heart!

The Splatfest begins 5/17 at 5pm PT!

[vtncomics-art]

How Big Man saved the entire planet and died for your ink.

(Chaos Version)