#these people were do diversely and insanely talented

[tenebrius-excellium]

Hnnnnghhhhhh I miss #What If ToA Rott already.

The video has over 600 views on Youtube now...

And somehow, this became its own lore, its own au...

Which I cannot let go of because I want to see Douxie again.

I want to somehow watch the whole movie that I wrote????

But it's also extremely unhealthy the way I'm holding on to this.

It's just... I go off at the potential of potential.

And there was so much potential in the ToA movie.

And also in the people that I made this with.

I would have loved to do something else with some of them, even though it turns out that I am bad at teamwork for an idea that was mine first. I locked into it and was terrible at sharing it. Had we written Goncharov together, it might have turned out differently.

Blender sits on my mind constantly because of Blue. NEED TO LEARN it because it looks infinitely better than Minecraft.

I'm obsessed with the police chase preceding the café scene because of Prism.

I would LOVE to have worked more with Tempest.

I'm trying to make a goodbye post for myself haha

[astrow1zar6]

Astro Observations- 38

Aries suns with Scorpio moons can be big adrenaline junkies. They need to do something dangerous that makes them feel alive. They can be extreme sometimes such as fast driving, mixing substances ect. They don’t feel like they’re living if they aren’t experiencing enough intensity. They should learn to focus this energy in healthier ways such as maybe exercising and sports.

Pisces Mercury’s often did art to express their emotions when younger. I’ve seen Pisces Mercurys who struggled to logically explain how they feel so they would draw or make crafts to show what they were feeling. Their emotions a lot of the times are too complex and intense to explain with only words. They work better with visuals. They could’ve also been better visual learners compared to people giving straightforward instructions when in a classroom setting (they are usually very imaginative).

Mars in Scorpios can have a hard time keeping friends and partners because of how intense they can be. When hurt they can say some really scary fucked up things that can make people want to distance themselves away. ESPECIALLY when they get jealous. They can be super cut throat with their words.

Taurus Venus’s usually came from households where they were exposed to really good food. Either they had enough money in their childhoods to afford high quality ingredients or they came from a family who cooked a lot. This can cause them to be natural cooks themselves. Usually indulged a lot as a child.

Aquarius suns either give IT girl/boy too cool for you vibes or they’re complete weirdos with a school shooter vibe no in between.

I believe Taurus suns are way more jealous than Scorpio suns

Leo moons tend to be the most awkward Leo placement. They have this dorkiness about them which most people don’t expect but I’ve seen it a lot. They can also be very childishly dramatic about very minor problems. Any little inconvenience is seen as a tragedy. However they usually are extremely talented in one area (usually art related) I’ve seen a lot of musicians and drama kids have this placement.

I’d love to have a Sagittarius moon yall seem like you generally don’t give a f*ck what people think and I’m here for it. Such a happy moon sign. However your good vibes 24/7 attitude can make others believe you’re insensitive or shallow.

I notice a lack of fire in the chart can cause a person to go into depression easier. It’s harder to be optimistic.

Venus in 2nd house isn’t just about being rich it also has to do with self esteem as well! When these people are really on the right path they can live such a favorable life! These are the girls you see on YouTube who’s morning routine is waking up at 6, eating a balanced breakfast, moisturize and exfoliate and exercise all before 8 lmao. Usually they don’t start making good money until they fix their self worth but once they do it’s like they flow with the universe without much obstacles. But when struggling with your self esteem you can become bad with your money and be very greedy and jealous of others success so be careful!

Venus in 7th house people are so lucky with relationships. It’s like they just slide into romantic relationships so easily & naturally. So many people want to cuff them up it’s insane. They tend to get along with a lot of different personalities. Very diverse people which attracts people to them like magnets. However, they can be very codependent and do poorly when alone.

Pisces suns are either extremely wise or super foolish and immature. They also always look like they don’t know what’s going on whether they actually do or really don’t😭 even if they are listening to everything your saying it looks like they have nothing going on in their minds like they got a lobotomy lmao (sometimes tho they really don’t know what’s going on, especially Pisces mercs)

Mercury in Capricorns are normally super smart. Street wise and book wise. They can come off as intimidating tho sometimes because of how intelligent they come off. They also have a vibe that can lowkey make people feel unwelcome like you’re too dumb to talk to them💀 (similar to cap risings). They tend to surround themselves with people older/more mature than them they can really get put off but younger acting energies.

Sag risings can be SOOO loud. Especially when they get excited or drunk.

Having a Sun in Aries and a Cancer moon seems like the most difficult sun/moon placements to have together. You have this tough exterior and such a vulnerable interior that no one knows about so people usually treat you harshly not knowing it’s really hard for you to take that☹️ also struggles a lot with being vulnerable to anyone.

Every Pisces Mars woman I’ve ever met was so dazzling to look at. They have such an ultra feminine nature that’s almost ethereal.

[superbat-lmao]

Honestly, the whole batfam literally a circus in its own right, so give me an au where all of the kids started out in the circus together. Like, Bruce didn’t just adopt Dick that night, but all of his brothers and sisters as well. And sure, maybe they were a foster family to begin with in the circus, like Dick’s parents kept taking kids in and giving them a family, because that’s what a circus is, a family of diverse individuals.

So when Jason talked Catherine into going to the circus, and after she’s gone, he goes to see them again, and he stays, Dick gained a little brother.

Or when Tim started following the circus and the Grayson’s realized he was alone too often as a small child, they let him stay.

Or when Cass escapes her father and is on the run but can’t speak and is incredibly talented in her movements, they gain a sister.

Or Damian and Steph and Duke and Babs, like a lot of people get taken in, in some capacity, by the circus. Idk how much of canon to change, and like definitely their ages will be way off, but the family is already insane.

So when Bruce finds Dick that night, after the horrible tragedy - it’s not just seeing himself in a young orphan, but also realizing that Bruce Wayne might be the only person on the planet with enough resources to adopt an entire, literal, circus all at once.

So when he shows up at the manor with a minimum of 7 or 8 children, Alfred resigns himself to being a ringmaster and shepherding them all around because of course his son could never do anything in half measures.

[1moreff-creator]

Happy Birthday David Chiem!

Usually, for these characters’ birthdays, I do a somewhat half-hearted attempt at a character analysis. But do you think I’m gonna do this for David? Hell no, he’s way too complicated for me to do something like that in this style of post! And I am not making a post that difficult right after that Mai thing.

So, instead, I’m just going to list a few fun facts, because that’s easier. Hope you like it anyways!

(By the way, I’ve always loved that frame of the MV so, so much)

-His birthday lands on “National Book Lovers’ Day”, which says National but is recognized globally. Considering the MV, I’d say that fits. It also coincides with the Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Night, Co-working Day (hah, as if), and get ready, “Hold Hands Day”.

-His profile states he likes ready-make oatmeal. According to the recent Q&A, he can cook, he just prefers not to. This actually fits with quite a few scenes in the series where it’s implied he prefers not to get out of bed unless necessary (mood), such as his brief outburst in the introduction and the several times he’s shown not to eat with anyone else. Though maybe that’s actually caused by him hating people.

-He dislikes expensive things. Kinda based.

-He does TEDTalks, and that’s presumably where he gets his talent from.

-As he stated himself, he has pretty bad bed hair. And apparently, he can summon it at will, as seen in Ch 2 Ep 11.

-His pupils seem to turn into stars whenever he… smiles or puts on a positive attitude? It doesn’t seem to follow a strict logic other than “whenever it looks cool”.

-He has an older sister named Diana. Or, well, that’s what he claims. Footnote 11 of you-know-what may imply she never actually existed. It’s unclear what this means at the moment.

-He seemed to genuinely like Xander, and wanted to be friends with him, as he’d value that relationship more than Xander’s idolatry.

-The secret quote in his page is "I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. I wish you could just die." How nice! This is either talking to himself, or presumably something he'll say to Teruko since their characters do be foiling.

-The quote on Mai's page attached to him is "She forgives everyone." It's the second to last line in the script, before MonoTV's. I have to physically restrain myself from theorizing.

-Some stuff from the Q&As:

*He usually wears semi-formal, 'professional' clothes.

*His blue hair is actually fully natural.

*This is the default sprite for his fuckboy persona:

... But, like, why though. Why's he so sassy.

*Bisexual with a strong female lean. Diversity win! The biggest liar you know is bisexual!

*His favorite color is gamboge (the yellow of his star pupils), stating it’s inspiring; while his least favorite is gray, stating it’s depressing. This could imply he actually likes the cheerier persona he usually puts on more than his real self, or the villainous persona he plays in the trial.

*He handles his feelings badly. We been knew.

*His hair clips were his manager’s idea, to build brand recognition. Apparently David doesn’t like this manager too much, but he puts up with them for the contract. Also, when he takes off his hair clips in the trial, he places them in his PANT POCKETS.

*I’m sure you’ve realized this, but you remember that section of the Q&A where the dev gives details about the family members we had known about from the series (Elliot Cuevas, Felicity Giles, Fuyuko and Natsuko Naegishi, Ryan Moreno/Rosales)? Diana Chiem isn’t mentioned, perhaps further hinting at her non-existence.

*He has an average amount of strength.

*His favorite ice cream flavor is pistachio, because of course it’s pistachio.

*He smells like men’s cologne, but only faintly. Hope you’re happy with that answer, you weirdos (/affectionate).

*He’s American, like everyone else except maybe Teruko.

And now, for his playlist! I kinda already posted this in a reblog to another post, but here it is officially!

+Literature Girl Insane, by Karasuyasabou (I mean, obviously)

+Undead Enemy, by Suzumu and Giga-P (probably his song from the official character playlist)

+Monochrome Mentality, by Riproducer / RIP

+Grey, by QueenPB

+The Distortionist, by Ghost & Pals (CW: Abuse)

+Copycat, by CircusP

+How to Pretend, by CircusP (FNAF pog)

+Echo, by Crusher-P

+God-ish, by PinocchioP

+The Court Jester, by thquib

+DISAPPEARANCE ADDICTION, by Kairikibear

+Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, by Set it Off

+The Things I Deserve, by Ghost & Pals (CW: suicide)

+All Eyes on Me, by OR3O

+Not Your Angel, by NightCove_theFox (apparently I’m making him into an Alice Angel kinnie)

And, finally…

+Happy birthday! Though he would absolutely despise anyone who tries to sing it to him, I imagine.

[loverockawaitsyou]

The Seattle music scene is beautifully diverse and amazing. While I've been living here, I'm growing to love it so much.

It is quite sad to see more and more how in the '90s, the media perpetuated the whole "Seattle Sound" and "Grunge" hype machine and aesthetic mostly centered around conventionally attractive white people that still has a chokehold today.

I'm still learning a lot about Seattle history, but it's insane how many people were lost, or are largely unknown outside of the Seattle community because of the lack of exposure and media attention. The most egregious example I can think of is Tina Bell.

While I adore a lot of the "Grunge" bands (i.e. Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden, etc.), there's no denying they met the image requirements to catch the attention of establishment media giants like MTV at the time. They had talent, DEFINITELY, but they had the right look which catapulted them into the international spotlight.

This also points to a problem with the diversity of music journalists. Particularly when it comes to rock music, it's almost uniformly white and male. Obviously, there are going to be a ton of blind spots in coverage, especially in the form of history books. And when it comes to social media Grunge historians and "influencers," many are also perpetuating that same image to a whole new generation.

As someone who doesn't fit the Grunge Aesthetic, I do get annoyed when people try to recreate it and uphold the "beauty standards" without any kind of understanding of the period or the history behind it. Possibly more than a lot of other things I've dealt with, there is a lot of gatekeeping.

Last thought: While I think it's great to appreciate the past, make sure you understand it. Also, pay attention to what's going on in the present.

[idontwanttospoiltheparty]

would you say john was a good producer? if yes, how? (i'm kinda ignorant on technicalities sorry :"))

Yes I would!

I don't think John's talents as a producer were technical, specifically – he doesn't seem to have been that into that. But I just find his last three (non-cover) albums have a lot of interesting sonic choices.

One Day (At A Time), for instance, is such a strange little piece, musically. I also really like the weird sounds going on on Mind Games the song. And the rest of the album moves in a similar sonic landscape as Imagine but just sounds a lot fuller and warmer. And general he surrounded himself with some very good session musicians. The basslines on this album are excellent.

I also feel like Walls And Bridges as a whole employs horns in a very cool and dramatic way that doesn't feel forced the way they do on quite a few post-Beatles songs. And god, #9 Dream is just sooooooooo great. Every instrument is doing something cool and ethereal.

Double Fantasy may have my favourite production of all post-Beatles album, though John shares credit for that with Jack Douglas (as does Yoko on her DF songs). It's so diverse from an album POV and intricate on an individual song level. There's fun stuff going on at every layer and I encourage people to follow individual instruments. The steel drums and vocoder on Beautiful Boy. The airport sounds on Starting Over. The absolutely CRAZY way the guitar is employed on I'm Losing You. (and also Yoko's songs, especially side 1 are fucking insane and criminally overlooked)

Does that make sense? Do you have more questions? :)

[ghostorbz]

Do people care about danganronpa ocs. idk. I care about mine

These are updated references! I made them when I was 11 and hyperfixating on danganronpa so much it was insane

Um,,, here's the old references,,,,,,,

Yea theyre kinda ugly but it's okay. But anyway!!!!! Here's some stuff about them!!!!!!!!!

-Kana was the first danganronpa oc I ever made. She also has a fan made little sister made by and old friend I used to have. I also used to draw her deathly thin when I was little?? So I made her a bit bigger for more diversity. She isn't proud of her talent

-Kugutsu can perform all type of puppetry, string, handheld, and like,, the other types too. He also has a skill for creating his puppets from scratch, preferring more plush like designs. Though despite being quite dramatic while performing, he's very laid back

-Chaiicais talent first started as a hobby, creating small bombs to see what she could do, their family noticed her talent and they got hired to create bombs for companies for company reasons. Idk. She's also bilingual and can speak spanish

-Sabu started a side job when she was young, volunteering to substitute early grade classes. When schools caught notice of how well the early grades were learning with her, she gradually started substituting for higher and higher grades. Sometimes she'll even substitute for collages

-Saidon grew up in a loving family with a known talent for cutting hair, once it was Saidons turn to work at the family business, she was noticably exceptional at the task. The most difficult and intricate haircuts she could do in a breeze, she even cuts her families hair every now and then

-Masuku ever since 1st grade, was a star in the classroom. Passing every test with 100%, in 5th grade she skipped multiple grades to highschool. He was shown off on multiple news stations. All the attention made them turn sour, thinking her childhood was ripped away from him,,, so they took over the new class of hopes peak

[landofzero-archive]

Absolute - To Abhor the Impure World 11

(Location: Michigan Townscape)

Jun: Haaah~…… The world is way too confusing.

NEGI: “It’s relatively common in this country. Absolute is the flashier one, but there are others where people hit each other with cars, and I heard that there are a lot of abandoned cars once the competition’s over.”

Hiyori: What would possess people to do that?

NEGI: “It’s insane. But that’s what makes it so interesting, you see.

Art can only be born from madness, I guess.”

Hiyori: Madness, huuh. We don’t have enough of that, do we?

Jun: It’s true that we always perform perfectly according to Ibara’s carefully thought out plans.

And that’s why unexpected things rarely happen.

But with Ibara, I’d like to see him break out of his shell and spread his wings, rather than staying stuck in his own expectations.

Hiyori: Ibara, even though he gets angry when we act unexpectedly and selfishly.

Jun: Ahaha. If he found out we’re walking around outside like this, he’d probably get angry.

Hiyori: Probably. I hate Ibara’s lectures since he just drones on and on and on, so let’s get this all settled before he finds out.

NEGI-chan. You said there might be clues at this Absolute venue—

NEGI: “I don’t have any proof though. The performers in Absolute essentially work individually, unlike ES with its unit system.”

Hiyori: The super idols that have already become obsolete in Japan are still mainstream, huh.

NEGI: “Yes. The same goes for Shaka, who, officially, is working as an individual.

But in reality, many staff members work together to create the stage— including a large number of backup dancers and a special effects team.”

Hiyori: It’s the same way in Japan. Behind the sparkling, shining sun, there’s a large number of staff supporting us.

NEGI: “Yes. And talented people are in high demand everywhere, and some of them work with Shaka while also helping other performers.

But then, Shaka disappeared. But not all of the people involved with him disappeared with him.

There’s a chance that one of them may know where Shaka is.

It’s a classic trope in mystery novels, it’s not that easy to erase a human being from existence.

There must be an accomplice who is guiding him or acting as a diversion in order to mislead the investigation.”

Hiyori: So the idea is to figure out Shaka-san’s whereabouts from that perspective.

However, since we don’t know who is involved in this incident, it seems like it’s going to be a pain to go around asking questions.

NEGI: “That’s true. But I know quite a bit about Shaka’s friendships, so I have a good idea of who it may be.

From here on out, I’m going to contact each of these people and ask them about it.

It’s straightforward work and disheartening, but I can’t think of anything else I can do right now.”

Jun: The fortress-like place where Shaka-san was being protected is on high alert.

It had an atmosphere that I couldn’t even get close to~. On-site verification isn’t possible, either.

Hiyori: I don’t think we would be able to find any clues even if we inspected the scene, no matter if we were detectives or not.

We just have to try our best and do everything we can.

I don’t really like that kind of uncouth stuff.

It can’t be helped, though. It’s for Nagisa-kun’s sake.

Jun: Well, we still don’t know whether Nagi-senpai has something to do with Shaka-san’s disappearance, y’know~. He could be back at the hotel by now.

He was just taking a morning walk, or something. Like he usually does, in his carefree way.

Hiyori: Yeah. It would’ve been nice if it had been a “we didn’t know that and had just been wandering every which way of our own accord” kind of disappointing punchline.

However, until we reach the truth, we can’t be optimistic.

Jun: Gotcha. At worst, Nagi-senpai’s life is at risk.

NEGI: “I agree. Let’s do our best. And for that reason, I need your cooperation.”

Jun: But we’ve said it a bunch of times already, we’re not detectives or anything, y’know~? Can we even be of any use?

NEGI: “But you guys are performing in Absolute, right? If you didn’t have that position, we wouldn’t be able to enter the staff’s tent village.

See, it would be a problem if fans could come in without permission and come in contact with the performers and staff.

This city is usually unsafe, so these kinds of security measures have been put in place.”

Hiyori: I see. So we’re like key cards necessary to enter areas that are normally off-limits to outsiders.

NEGI: “Something like that. Of course, to you there’s basically only foreigners here, so they don’t understand Japanese—

I’ll be the one to interrogate any shady people.”

Hiyori: I can also speak English to some extent since it’s necessary for socializing.

Jun: …… I don’t think I’ll be too useful in that area, so I’ll keep an eye on our surroundings, okay~?

NEGI: “Alright. Then, just like that—

I’ll get to the dirty work. I can’t stand having the biggest idols in ES do something like that♪”

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[danidoesathing]

Can you list some of your favorite horror movies facts you know? :0

oh anon you have opened up pandoras box

-In Midsommar, the images of Dani's dead family is overlaid multiple times throughout the film despite her never seeing their bodies like the audience did

-X and Pearl were filmed at the same time!

-Miles Fischer, who plays Peter in Film Destination 5, is also a musician and made a music video with the cast of FD5 which was a parody of said movie and sitcoms like Save By the Bell. It's called New Romance and can be watched here

-Speaking of Final Destination, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (the star of three) actually produced a that single tear in the final scene all naturally. She had to do it twice because the first take was ruined.

-The Roller Coaster scene in 3 was also the last filmed!

-Tony Todd appears in every Final Destination movie except for 4 (In three he voiced the ominous devil statue in front of the Coaster). His character is named William Bludsworth (yes really).

-Scream had originally Dewy dying at the end, but the director made a decision (I mean literally while filming that scene last second) to change his fate

-You can tell who is Ghostface at any point in time by the way they hold the knife. Stu uses two hands with the knife, while Billy only holds it with his right hand. Billy also tends to strangle people for whatever reason.

-Wes Craven did not know about line about all the Nightmare on Elm Street's sequels sucking so he had no part in that.

-None of the Cloverfield movies were written to be in a connected universe, and two of the three were actually made under different titles that had both those and their scripts altered to fit the "connected universe" thing. So if you ever felt like those movies felt weirdly disconnected, congrats! you're right

-John Goodman actually makes an appearance in The Cloverfield Paradox in a brief news interview. Once again, he plays a character whose theories are 100% correct but sounds insane, but they are confirmed not to be the same character

-The first Cloverfield Movie actually had an ARG. Really. like a whole ass ARG for promotion. wild

-In the Hellbound Heart book, Pinhead and the rest of the Cenobites are written as gender neutral leaning towards feminine. Diversity win! the torture bondage demons are nonbinary!

-Hereditary was originally planned to take place during winter, but Ari Aster changed his mind once arriving on set

-The set of Hereditary was constructed in a way that had the walls and ceiling able to be moved/removed which allows for the more creative camera angles seen in the film.

-Tony Todd has played Candyman/Daniel Robitaille in every Candyman movie. Yes even in the sequels

-Prey is the first full lengthen film to have a full Comanche dub (which was all recorded by the originally actors!)

-The translator in Prey, Raphael, appears in the Predator comics (specifically, Predator: 1718) and is referenced in Predator 2

-Cabin in the Woods was obviously heavily inspired by Evil Dead. But the infamous betting board actually names Deadites as a monster. This implies that Ash's unfortunate adventures in the cabin was a successful ritual and the only reason he was allowed to live was because he played the role of the Virgin (this is obviously not canon, but its a neat idea)

-It also makes reference to the "Angry Molesting Tree" from Evil Dead. "Snowman" may be a reference to Jack Frost (killer snowman movie) and the Reanimated may be a reference to The Reaminator

-The dog in The Thing, Jed, was not trained to a lot of the odd behavior the Thing actually shows. For example, the brief moment where he looks into the camera and then looks away, which creates a very uneasy feeling of being seen in the audience. There are also moments where he dead still. He was not trained to do either of these things. He was just a very talented actor and I love him.

-The first victim of The Thing's shadow is not done by any of the actors of the movie. Its actually the director's, as it creates more ambiguity as to his identity

-Joe Hill is Stephen King's son. He is also a writer, and wrote the original source material for things like The Black Phone, Horns, Locke and Key, and NOS4A2. They both wrote In the Tall Grass

and now for facts about one of my favorite horror movies

-Nope originally ended with the deaths of both OJ and Angel. Even after OJ's fate was changed, they only changed Angel's fate after Brandon Perea (his actor) convinced Jorden Peele to change his fact. Angel's plot armor ascends even reality fr

-The track that plays during OJ's final scene is called "A Hero Falls" likely because it was written for his death. The song also has parallels to a track that played in the beginning of the movie during OJ and Em's car ride to the ranch

-OJ's actor, Daniel Kaluuya, mentioned having suffered an injury years ago due to a horse riding accident and developed a fear of horse riding from that. He had to work through that for the role.

-Ricky is referred to as "Jupe" through almost the entirety of the film, even in the subtitles. This has no meaning or symbolism for his character whatsoever im sure.

-Jean Jacket and it's alternate form was inspired by sea creatures like Jellyfish and Octopus, but it was also inspired by the angels in Neon Genesis Evangelion. Specifically Sahaquiel, the tenth angel

-Em performs the Akira slide during the climax of the movie

-There's a few alternate dialogue for scenes that can be seen in the deleted scenes. it doesn't make that much a difference in terms of themes/story/characterization/etc but we did learn that OJ had a thing for Oprah when he was younger which explains some of Em's jabs at him

-There's a deleted scene that has an alternate introduced to Em that revealed the reason she was late was because she hitting on a group of girls. cant say im surprised tbh but I find it funny the longest deleted scene is just another confirmation that Emerald gets the most pussy in the state of California

-Antlers wears a skirt for the entirety of the film

-While OJ was going after Ghost and sees the power going out during Ricky's practice for the Star Lasso Expereince, you can see the power line's lights going off which shows JJ's path back to the farm

-Brandon Perea was the one that insisted on expanding Angel's character during development past Peele's original baseline idea

-Michael Abels scored this film as well as Get Out and Us

and I probably have more but. christ this post is long

[the-phantom-author]

it’ll take me a while to fully digest TTPD because it’s a LOT (probably my favorite album of hers, besting reputation which says a lot because that’s always been my number one) but just a few things about popstar!gf right now.

this was an excruciatingly honest look into her brain and it seems like a lot of people can’t handle it. they think it’s too much and the general public isn’t going to really look into what her lyrics mean. it was really brave of her to put this out into the world while being at some of her lowest times and now at her highest with hasan. this album is for people who want to understand her. her true fans and a good chunk of hasanabi heads are with her and supportive.

she’s feeling really vulnerable. she had let hasan hear a few songs before it’s official release but she wanted him to experience it altogether. so when it’s officially out, they’re laying on his couch alone in the house. just the album on, for two hours they lay together and listen. hasan is immediately overwhelmed because 1. he’s proud to be with someone who is so intelligent and turns her own life and struggles into something beautiful and poetic 2. he knew a lot about the bad times she was having and continued to have while they were just friends but he didn’t really understand. listening took his understanding of her to a whole new level. 3. he’s heartbroken that any person would treat her the way she’s been treated but also has to appreciate how strong she is and she’s on the other side of that now. he assures her he hopes to never ever treat her like that. he is careful with his words, avoids saying “i’ll never” or “i’ll always” because that might feel a bit scary and like an empty promise but he’s there for her.

she’s really in her own head the next few days, just writing a lot in her journal. she’s also been on twitter which is NEVER a good thing. she knows how great the album is going, her team has been keeping her in the loop, she’s breaking records. but actual people? her seeing their own opinions and people’s think pieces, a lot of it being negative, hits her in a certain way. she tries to not focus on the negative but it’s like a little nagging feeling she can’t shake off. it’s starting to eat at her. her journal entries are going to become a bit sadder and also more idgaf what anyone thinks, i’m damn proud of this album. if people think im on the news so much, if im doing too much, fine. you won’t see me.

but the positive right now is that all of her friends and family and all of hasan’s are super proud of her and think she’s done something truly incredible. although hasan tries to get her to go on fear& she won’t, but she’s appreciative of hearing from will and qt and austin and more that they think she’s an insanely talented artist.

she’s just kind of in a weird place. she has a tour planned but of the public opinion of her is going down quickly… she’s afraid she might just cancel the whole thing. she cancels interviews and appearances. she just needs some time to be with herself and hasan, friends and family. away from the public eye. maybe she will return soon. but maybe the public will continue to come crashing down on her and force her into living completely out of view.

The way it'll take me like a month to listen through the album. But I definitely say that it's going to up in my favorites, folklore is one hell of an album.

Not only does the general public think it's too much, it's too honest, it's too intimate, it's too long, it's simply too much. They also don't like how big of a change it it from what they know of her. She is a pop princess, Red and Guts have firmly put her in that position. However TTPD, is such a departure from her previous albums that a lot of people who aren't her fans don't like. Heaven forbid a female singer have a diverse sound. And some of her "fans" only like the pop music she makes and then not getting any of it, makes them very upset.

But as you where saying, it's a very vulnerable album, and she knows it. I can see them on the couch, or even the bed, she's resting her head on his shoulder, his arm over her, as she fiddles with his rings. While they listen to it together.

This is the start of Hasan's adventures into figuring out the delicate balance of giving her all the reassurance that she needs (which is a lot), but not saying the wrong things (which is basically anything to do with the words "forever, never, and I promise).

Hasan is always on a process of gaining respect for her. He has always had a great deal of it, but the more he knows about her the more his respect grows. Like yours so talented and smart, and capable, but no one should be treated the way.

I can imagine after getting done listening to it neither really know what to say, she wants to make sure that Hasan gets the chance to take it on without her influencing his opinion in any way. And he was to make sure she knows how much he's not going to pick up their relationship, but can't quite get the wording right. He just holds her tighter.

[prodigiousvisions]

To ▒▒▒▒,

You’re likely off investigating the current crisis. This message isn’t a pressing one whatsoever and you’re under no obligation to respond to this. Yet, I have to stress the importance of getting through it entirely, even if I wound up having to hunt you down and read it to you personally. Do not force my hand and make me do that. Both of our time is much more valuable than that. But I guess I won’t really be able to confirm if you did or not if you choose not to reply.

Well, whatever.

Worry as everyone will, they’ll ultimately be fine. As respectfully as I can say this, none of the people who have congregated in this shared space are normal. The masses are talented in their own rights, with a rather frightening amalgamation of abilities and powers. And for those who aren’t, the others will do what they can to protect them. There is power in leadership, and there is also power in community. Some prefer one more to the other. This is okay; ideal, in fact, to have such versatility in carrying out their day-to-day lives.

We, as respective leaders in some fashion of the people we govern and oversee, work tirelessly even in inactivity for the sake of our people, driving ourselves to insanity to do what’s right for them. You’re forced to work in the face of budding distrust despite your best efforts to work for the unionized interests of everyone. I’m not implying you’re so fragile or weak-minded that this sudden turn of dreary events will be your utter folly. In fact, I won’t ever be able to understand the full scope of your responsibilities, but I sympathize with you and refuse to lie dormant in a time when you are most certainly struggling. It takes no forensic psychologist to notice the difference in your disposition lately. Whimsy and eccentricness were discarded for a more formal authoritative voice. But perhaps, this is also you?

“What could we have done to prevent this?” “How can we prepare for something that is so utterly out of left field that we have no basis to even anticipate a need to prepare for it?” “How do we move forward and regain the confidence of those underneath us?” These are age-old questions that even I have found myself sprawled over a beat-up wooden desk, all but tearing my hair out over. You provide a voice in the darkness, yet it’s not enough to extinguish the fire without a resolution. You don’t update and opt to busy yourself with the matter at hand directly, and then you’re questioned about your efficiency and pathos.

As you continue to strive to find an answer to this murky puzzle, know that you are permitted a moment’s rest yourself as well. There are people who support you and believe in your efforts. Time, too, acts as a factor in the journey we take into our own hands. If the solution isn’t found readily, then there must be an effort to find an alternative. Adaption and change; don’t forget the will and strength of us humans to overcome diversity and strife.

Yours,

Keqing

[tani-b-art]

Black talent gets snubbed year after year for the most ridiculous reasons.

"This year, he criticizes media blowback over Best Actress snubs for Viola Davis (The Woman King) and Danielle Deadwyler (Till) as going one step too far, when, despite this year's crop of nominees still being overwhelmingly white, he feels the Academy is doing its part to champion diversity in the industry.

"When they get in trouble for not giving Viola Davis an award, it's like, no, sweetheart, you didn't deserve it. We voted, and we voted for the five we thought were best," he finishes. "It's not fair for you to start suddenly beating a frying pan and say [they're] ignoring Black people. They're really not, they're making an effort. Maybe there was a time 10 years ago when they were, but they have, of all the high-profile things, been in the forefront of wanting to be inclusive. Viola Davis and the lady director need to sit down, shut up, and relax. You didn't get a nomination — a lot of movies don't get nominations. Viola, you have one or two Oscars, you're doing fine".

How Academy members feel about Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination and accusations of the Academy shutting out Black women

Actor: I feel like anything goes, all's fair in love and war. I thought she gave a great performance. It was very much "for your consideration" — like, what's going to win me an Oscar? It had all the check-boxes through it, and it seemed to be pandering a bit, so that bugged me. The ending was terrible. Good for them, they went about it and got her a nomination. I'm sure other people were doing equally political maneuverings behind the scenes, they just didn't get caught. If it hadn't been for Viola Davis being mad she wasn't nominated, I don't think anybody would've questioned it.... it's ridiculous, it's sour grapes. The Academy has bent over backwards to be inclusive. Last year, there were more Black people presenting. It's like, come on. I think Viola Davis is talented, I didn't see Woman King, but I'm a little tired of Viola Davis and her snotty crying. I'm over all of that. I'm willing to believe that Andrea Riseborough gave a better performance. [Danielle Deadwyler] was so pandering [in Till] for an Academy Award nomination. She was good. I mean, who wouldn't be good in a part like that? The strong, wronged mother. But you look at the real Mamie Till, she's not wearing all of these incredible gowns and beautifully made-up. I thought it was a confusing message. If they'd really [made a movie about] that woman, who was not used to being in the public eye and wore house dresses, she [wouldn't have] had one incredible outfit after another. The ego behind this pushing her to be a movie star was too blatant for me."

"Angela Bassett, you know, it's a comic book, and she was a comic book character. She sort of over-articulates everything in this weird, fake English way. I didn't buy it."

Same anonymous voters who didn't vote for Beyoncé to win aoty because, "With Beyoncé, the fact that every time she does something new, it’s a big event and everyone’s supposed to quake in their shoes — it’s a little too portentous" gotta be the same people who vote for the academy too. Full of bias, prejudice, racism, penalizing (for not being mediocre) and absurdity in their decisions.

...the politics for these major awards are a sham. These awards are a farce because everything is based on the most illogical rationale and not merit or these entertainers' talent.

All reasons why I stopped watching major award shows years ago.

(Angela not being awarded by this specific entity for her past phenomenal roles and now, neither her nominated role is complete insanity!)

I hope Black entertainers seriously start boycotting these awards.

[branded-perceptions]

Much of insanity of our free markets originates out of an entrainment of

A) entrepreneurs and workforce mindlessly projecting their little psychological ID whistle of subjective realitivisms' motivational urges upon a thereby from logic away bent direction of work that is thus rather lacking causal care purpose

B) being rewarded by impulsive irrational buying urges of people trying to gratify the parts of their brain and body that from an objective biological perspective actually long to be gratified via deep romantic relationships.

Apathetic arrogance, avoidable causal destructivity, unneccessary greedy and antisocial behaviours of capitalism do not all stem from the system per se but from those that use it via their unregulated unreflective subjective "positivity" that they tend to mistake for their lives' "purpose" due to for whatever diverse reasons not feeling fulfilled within themselves so they via social stimuli like monetary rewards fill the aspects of their emotional rushes and desires in superficial ways being too dependend on the social hallucinations instead of more consciously questioning and determining their direction of what they pursue in life regarding the whole of society which is grounded in touch with causal reality

which markets and consumers could more desire via vibes of the song

🎶"SUMMER OF 69 - BRYAN ADAMS"

in the sense that no matter which old people you interview, all around the globe they tend to highlight one shared aspect what mattered most to them in their lives:

striving to consciously purposefully via their individual talents evolve the social struggles of their time while sharing these struggles with their friend groups and emotional connections with romances enjoying their simple daily life

(🎵MAN WE WERE YOUNG AND RESTLESS, WE NEEDED TO UNWIND)

providing the emotional independence to instead of like a zombie overly chasing and submitting to social customs intrinsically trying to innovate and evolve societies' spiral dynamics

(🎵GUESS NOTHING LASTS FOREVER)

via their individual motivations that otherwise due lack of emotional independence become so dull apathetic and destructive.

[bluesstorycorner]

Book rating and info:

Fanart:

Here’s my first book review/fanart post I’m putting on Tumblr! I’m hoping to do more of these in the future :) Also there aren’t any spoilers in this review but I do go into a lot of details about the story and characters, so if you want to be surprised, I suggest reading the book first. But if you want a detailed review about this book before reading it, keeping on reading. ✨

ALSO also, please support the amazingly talented writer who wrote this book! Here is his link tree:

Review:

I had so much fun reading this book. It reminded me a lot of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy with all of its wacky humor and crazy space adventurous, but with its own twist and writing style. Everything about this story is colorful from the world, to the technology, to the characters and more. It had found family, crazy cooperate politics, diverse characters, relatable struggles, and a really unique depiction of the future. I found myself laughing and cheering on the characters for every page and looked forward to reading it whenever I could. I would say my only critiques are related to the prose and world building. There were a lot of times where I didn’t understand what was going or had a hard time imagining things because of the way things were described which, in turn, made some of these colorful places and things get lost in the narrative. But I believe a lot of the errors I found will be resolved in the final draft, and I honestly had such a perfect image in my head most of the time that it wasn’t hard to connect the dots during the more difficult moments. I imagined everything like a cartoon because of the energetic, over the top, and sometimes slap stick type descriptions and situations which, in my opinion, is some of the best ways to tell a story. It’s so imaginative and creative and I wish more books took that approach honestly. It makes everything seem so colorful and clear in my head.

Regarding the world-building, it felt like it lacked a tad at times since I was unsure of why a lot of things were a certain way, but all in all, I was able to pick up on the way things worked eventually. The story knew what it wanted and did a pretty good job maneuvering us through this insane galactic world.

I think where the book lacked in prose/world-building, it made up for in its characters.

Oh. My. God. These characters. I love them unbelievably. They felt like family to me and I think I almost cried at the end lol. I loved seeing how these characters developed and how they each worked together to get their happy endings. They are all such a tight-knit family who love each other dearly, and each has their own unique, 3D personalities.

First, we have Jolene, a determined, hard-working waitress at Galaxy Waffles who also does a lot more work on the ship than her job requires, but that’s just the way she is. She’s reliable, and will always go above and beyond to help her ship and her crew no matter if it’s her duty or not. I related so much to her frustration as an overworked and underpaid staff member who just wants the best for her loved ones while also struggling as a minority in this world, being held back from opportunities because of her status. I think that part specifically hit very close to home and I loved how the book covered real-world topics like that but in its own fictional way. It was a great allegory and I think, as a minority myself, it approached it realistically, respectfully, and in a way that is digestible and understandable to younger audiences while also showing it in a way where older people can be like: “yeah I understand and/or sympathize with that.”

Then we have Boris, the veteran Robot and chef of the ship, and also probably my favorite of the crew. He’s such a kind-hearted, lovable sweetheart who’s witty, sarcastic, playful, and caring. He’s always got his heart in the right place and does what he can to help his crew mates and ensure they’re all safe and happy. He warmed my heart in every scene, and I wish I could be friends with him irl lol!

Next on the list is Murph, a quirky blue alien with a jelly body and shifting abilities. They’re such a crackpot with a huge personality. Whether they’re talking/acting like a mobster from their favorite old movies, turning their hand into a calculator, or shifting into hilarious creatures/beings, they always got a laugh out of me.

Lastly, we have O.D. and Erabella. O.D being the ship’s AI, usually appearing like a holographic, sentient waffle. And Erabella being a mostly Android prick in charge of the crew’s every move. Although I hated both of them at first because of their mean-spirited and spiteful personalities, I came to love O.D. as his arc progressed and was satisfied with Erabella’s ending.

I could go on and on about more characters, but you get my point. I also really enjoyed how the book read maturely but also cleanly at the same time. It’s NA, and it did a really good job at finding a middle ground between mature content that adults could relate to while also being clean enough and digestible for teenagers.

This book was such a colorful, whimsical, chaotic adventure that had me smiling, laughing, and feeling sad for these characters every step of the way. I really recommend this book to anyone looking for an easy-to-read space adventure with humor and heart, and I hope a sequel comes out because I’d love to see what these guys do next!

A/N: I was an arc reader for this book back in July, and though I’ve already posted my review on Goodreads and Amazon, I MEANT to post it along with this fanart on my accounts too but life got into the way. Better late than never I guess 😅

[amanihiphop]

Amani: From NYC to the Rio Grande Valley — Unveiling the Musical Journey of a Rising Star!

Who is Amani?

Amani /ah-mah-NEE (born August 25th, 2003) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, CEO and record producer. Born in the diverse borough of Queens, New York, Amani was surrounded by a vibrant and influential music scene from a young age. He developed a passion for Hip-Hop and rap music, and began writing and performing his own tracks as a teenager. Now he is 20 years old and ready to take over the world with his music. After relocating to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas (also known as “The Valley”) in 2010, Amani was inspired by the unique culture and sound of the region, which he incorporated into his music. He began performing at local clubs and events, and steadily gained a dedicated following of fans who appreciated lyricism and flow that had an “old-school” influence.

Amani is deeply grateful for the support of his fans, and credits them as one of his biggest sources of inspiration. He loves the Rio Grande Valley and its rich cultural heritage, and is dedicated to using his music to bring people together and make a positive impact on his community. At the same time, he never forgets his roots in New York and pays homage to the its influence on his sound and style. Amani is a talented and dedicated artist who is committed to creating meaningful and authentic music for his fans.

Music Taste & Inspirations

Amani’s music tastes and influence has always changed throughout the years. As a kid, artists such as Jay-Z, Big Pun, Fat Joe, and Kanye West were mostly what his dad had on CDs. During middle school, Amani was heavily into Eminem and Macklemore. During high school was when Amani was introduced to Kanye West’s (Ye’s) discography by a good friend of his. This went on to be Amani’s primary music taste and inspiration for years to come. Other various artists that Amani draws inspiration from include Travis Scott, Childish Gambino, Freddie Dredd, and the Beastie Boys, as Hip-Hop artists & Cuco, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd as Indie/Alt Rock/Alternative artists. Although Amani had been making music years prior on SoundCloud, he didn’t really take it seriously nor did he consider himself an artist until the year 2022 when he released “Perfect” (which was the first song he had ever fully produced, mixed, and written himself). Following shortly after came “Hop Out” which was his personal favorite due to the insane bars and lyricism. Amani was off to a great start and was even performing at venues but sadly after his release of the “Hop Out” remix, he went on a musical haitus for the rest of the year. He was still making music and performing, but hadn’t released any for his fans for he was working on his sound and wanted his next appearance on his music pages to be even more successful. 2023 rolled around and Amani immediately began the year with a bang. He dropped two highly anticipated songs that were originally teased back in October of 2022: “You Don’t Know Me” and “Lonely Freestyle” was very quickly loved by his fans and became a favorite for many. These songs share a heavy Freddy Dredd influence and “Lonely Freestyle” still remains to be Amani’s top song with over 70,000 streams. In just the first 3 months of 2023, Amani had the most streaming success he had ever seen in all of his years doing music combined. Now that Amani had accomplished his goals for 2023 in Hip-Hop in a much shorter time than he had expected, he decided to experiment with other genres, mostly being indie/alt rock/alternative. Aside from the “You Don’t Know Me” remix, Amani dwelled in these genres for the next 4 songs until he finally felt the need to return back to rapping and work towards his goal of discovering his sound within the world of Hip-Hop and establishing a strong and widespread fanbase.

NEW EP, “CAPITAL” RELEASED AUGUST 25th!

It being another month since his last music release. Amani decided it was time to step back into the the Hip-Hop genre with a 3 song EP with the working title, “CAPITAL”. The forthcoming EP draws inspiration from two revered rap artists, JPEGMAFIA and MFDOOM. Renowned for their bold and innovative approaches to rap, these icons have left a profound impact on Amani’s artistic vision. Listeners can expect an exhilarating blend of lyrical prowess, unique soundscapes, and thought-provoking themes that mirror the legacy of these rap royalty. The EP featured three powerful tracks, each offering a distinctive glimpse into Amani’s creative genius. As you journey through “WAKEUP”, “GIMMEMYMFGRAMMY”, and “DESIGNATEDVILLAIN”, you’ll witness Amani’s commitment to innovation and authenticity. Each track offers a unique glimpse into his creative mind, and collectively, they form the heartbeat of “CAPITAL”. This EP is a testament to Amani’s willingness to defy conventions, explore uncharted territories, and present his audience with a sonic experience that resonates on multiple levels. “CAPITAL” is not just an EP; it’s an artistic manifesto. Through tracks like “WAKEUP,”“GIMMEMYMFGRAMMY,” and “DESIGNATEDVILLAIN,” Amani challenges the status quo, blurs genre boundaries, and invites listeners to join him on an immersive musical journey. As you listen, allow yourself to be enveloped by the intricate layers of sound, the emotive storytelling, and the unwavering passion that define Amani’s artistry. “CAPITAL” is a testament to his growth, innovation, and determination to leave an indelible mark on the world of music.

Contact:

Instagram: @amanihiphop

Email: info@amanihiphop.com

[living-undead]

I didn't really have a good way of presenting this before, but using SQOTD seems like no better way to do so, so I'll make this the way I go about this.

I'd first like to take a second to mention all the blogs that are actually the reason I even started using Simblr and getting into playing Sims heavily, modded or otherwise, due to their amazing posts, amazing edits, amazing cc and/or their captivating Simstyle. Blogs like @pralinesims @sammi-xox @nv-games and @squea I might as well refer to as the genesis point for me deciding to join Simblr to begin with; I had always had a fascination with Sims for a long time but I didn't realise the community behind it was so expansive and diverse, and I love that I was able to experience all of that thanks to them. 💜

I would also like to send some love out towards the people that welcomed me into the Sims community with such open arms. My very first EVER mutuals on Tumblr and the people who, whenever I would post or talk about something were there, reblogging, interacting, even just being kind for the sake of being kind, always having the best energy, etc. If it weren't for @miralure, my very first mutual, such a positive light in my life. @virtualfolk, an absolutely inspiring individual who was my second ever mutual, thank you so much for being such a beacon and congratulations on developing such a beautiful blog! @matchalovertrait and @ruthplaysthesims, Y'ALL ALREADY KNOW, Amy and Ruth have ALWAYS tried to include me in any events, ask games, mutual love spreading, etc. that may happen on this site and I always know that if nobody's got me they do. @nanamail, one of the most talented visual artists (and yes, I consider what you do with your posts ART) I have ever seen, someone I will always consider a friend and always think so highly about. And finally, @nigmos, one of the realest mfs on this damn website. Someone who I consider to be such amazing, kind, caring individual with so much love to give it's insane. I probably wouldn't be nearly as active as I am now. Just knowing that I have them in my corner makes my day. 💜

I would also, finally, like to acknowledge the blogs that have inspired everything about how I play Sims, blogs whose posts I always feel inclined to reblog whenever I see them on my dashboard, blogs that I don't know if I could live without because of how amazing everything they do is; blogs like @venriliz who I definitely consider a friend at this point, someone whose renders are not only awe-inspiring but also so brilliantly devised it makes me feel like every inch of it was meticulously placed. @pearlean, I don't know how else to put it that hasn't already been said. Every post they make is like a master chef getting in the kitchen, locking in and deciding to make a dish so good it looks like an episode of Food Wars. PLEASE never stop being such a creative light! @kuroashims, what can I say? I like One Piece, Elfy likes One Piece. I like Sims, Elfy likes Sims. AND GOD, ARE THOSE SIMS SO FUCKING COOL!! I don't think I'll ever get over how PERFECT they look for the characters. @circusjuney, Hi June!! 👋🏽 Don't mind me I just wanted to say that your Simstyle is a huge inspirtation to me and every post you make is so beautiful... anyways I hope you're having a good day :). And @elderwisp literally, quite simply, so graciously, so seriously... YOUR STORYTELLING IS AMAZING!! Everything about it is part of the reason I've tried to start developing compelling lore for my OCs and everything you put out is so well-thought out I wish these were books sold on shelves more than Sims tbh 😭.

Anyways, I think I've rambled on for long enough. To any and all who I have not mentioned in this post, I wish I could go on forever because you all are lights in my life but I feel like I've rambled for long enough; know that you are loved, you are appreciated and everything you do, every like I give, every reblog I do, every message I leave is genuine and I absolute appreciate all of you and everything you have done. I hope you all are having a wonderful day, and if you aren't I hope tomorrow will be the best day of your life. Take care of yourselves. 💜

Also, another more public happy birthday to @linalinsims! 💜💜💜

📩 Simblr question of the day: any other simblrs that you love?

answer in whatever way is most comfortable for you and feel free to share this SQOTD around, make sure to use the hashtag SQOTD and tag me in separate posts ~ 💛

This question was contributed by : @/missmoodring ~thank you for the SQOTD contribution~ (This is question 7 out of 10 that they have contributed :))