#theymightbegiantsquids

[secondbeatsongs]

Cut to the Feeling by Carly Rae Jepson?

yes!

[timmie-p]

@theymightbegiantsquids

Other emperors in Chinese history: In order to prevent my tomb from being robbed, I’m going to build it on a remote mountain, hide it in a vast underground palace, and set a bunch of booby traps

The controversial and self aware emperors: I will do all of the above and hide the location of my tomb so my enemies cannot find it and desecrate it after my death

Liu Bei, Emperor of Shu: My tomb is in a royal temple right smack in the middle of my country’s capital, in the busiest area of the city. I am buried in a mound with my belongings, above ground.

Liu Bei’s son: I’m going to put Zhuge Liang’s temple right across the street from my father’s temple and grave

A governor of Sichuan, a few hundred years later: Zhuge Liang’s temple is much more popular among the everyday folk than the royal temple across the street. In order to uphold royal honor, let’s combine the two temples so that people have to pay their respects to the late emperor when they want to pray at Zhuge Liang’s shrine!

The people of Sichuan: Okay, we’ll refer to the combined temple as Zhuge Liang’s temple because we like him more, even though it’s technically also Liu Bei’s grave

Grave robbers, when they find the graves of other emperors: This grave is in the middle of nowhere, the closest village is a few days walk, and nobody even remembers where the grave is anymore so it should be safe for us to camp out here for a couple days, locate an entrance to the grave, and dig!

Grave robbers, when someone suggests robbing Liu Bei’s tomb: Everybody knows his tomb is in Zhuge Liang’s temple, which is one of the most popular temples in the province. The temple is in the busiest and thus one of the most closely policed districts in the city, surrounded by restaurants, markets, and residential homes. This is the temple where the city people come to pray for good luck and hold their annual festivals. I don’t think we could get away with camping out and digging here in the middle of the city.

And because for the last ~1800 years the city remained densely inhabited and the temple popular among the city folk and visitors alike, Liu Bei’s grave became the only royal grave from the three kingdom’s period that remained undisturbed by robbers.

[the-regressor]

I in know way mean this as a criticism, but I have noticed when you do walk cycles and other animations, the characters move in a kinda jerky and limited way, common to animation of the N64/PS1 era, rather than the more fluid and lifelike way a lot of animation is now. Is that something you deliberately go for when you do that, or does the limit on polygons and thus limit on deformation just make that a natural consequence? Have you tried putting a more complex modern animation on these characters?

Actually, that criticism is fair, if you don’t like it! I do -intentionally- go for janky animations. My models and rigs are capable of more fluid and natural looking motion, I simply choose to go with movement more fitting of the era that inspired them. I haven’t tried recently with doing more complex or modern animation, but only because I typically do not have the time for the refinement and polish such would require. 

Thanks for asking! -Mark

[discopolice]

theymightbegiantsquids

  list of dates to put in my planner later - 2...

Wait what is Lauren’s dad doing!?

HAHAHA UM OH SHIT IDK IF IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A..... SECRET......

[lookatthisbabybird]

Could you elaborate more on pigeons or doves as pets? I've been wanting to get a bird, but I hadn't considered those; I was mostly trying to decide between a cockatiel or a parakeet.

yo, mod csilla here. i own some pigeons.

pigeons/doves are definitely easier to take care of than parrots. they arent as loud or demanding and dont need a buncha fancy toys. they can be pretty sweet and cuddly if you find one with the right personality. my first pigeon was a baby feral that had fallen out of her nest. i raised her and she would spend all day just napping on my shoulder. or, in the case of her grandson, you get a horny little hellion who does nothing but strut in circles and coo at the cockatiel all day. and when he does come to sit on my shoulder he pecks my face if i look at him. then has the audacity to stare at me pitifully from behind the wiring of his cage when i throw him back outside.

ANYWAY

im not the best in describing things but you can make a pretty sweet pigeon home out of a big guinea pig/rabbit cage. they like flat surfaces and platforms to sit on. make sure they have lots of room to dance. they also like to have boxes to nest in. you can give them some bird toys but i can 90% guarantee you that if you see them “playing” with them theyre really just attacking them for being in the way. (that being said, malphas - the above-mentioned hellion - does seem to like playing with a little cat ball with a bell in it. hes a weirdo)

if you have any other questions hit me up at faizebeleth 

[micma]

I'm playing through Bayonetta for the first time after only being exposed to it through your blogging and it is great. Thank you

OOHHHHH YYYEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 

TELL ME WHEN YOU GET TO MY FAVORITE PART

[antique-symbolism]

Music Tag Game

I was tagged by @thesteamgoth to list ten songs I've been listening to a lot lately! Here they are in no particular order and just for fun I’m gonna share my favourite lyric from each song!

We Are Nobody Else by Lady Lamb

There's nothing holier than the laughter of our friends And there's nothing more I need, I have everything I've got the gold in your hair, the sun in your hair I've got the honey in your hair And my hands in your hair night into day

As It Was by Hozier

There is a roadway Muddy and foxgloved Whenever I'd had life enough My heart is screaming out

Cleopatra by The Lumineers

But I was sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress With my father in a casket, I had no plans

Mowgli's Road by MARINA

I'll escape if I try hard enough, ‘til King of the Jungle calls my bluff!

Sunlight by Hozier

Whose heart would not take flight? Betray the moon as acolyte On first and fierce affirming sight Of sunlight, sunlight, sunlight

Perfect World by Broken Bells

We look for exit signs But we can't be changed Into nothing overnight

Emmylou by First Aid Kit

Oh the bitter winds are coming in And I'm already missing the summer Stockholm's cold but I've been told I was born to endure this kind of weather

Jackie and Wilson by Hozier

Lord she found me just in time 'Cause with my mid-youth crisis all said and done I need to be youthfully felt, 'cause God I never felt young

Champions of Red Wine by The New Pornographers

It's what we're known for, the fine art of crossed lines Crossed for old times, like starting over

Trashbag Baby by SWMRS

My heart breaks, it shatters I spend all of June trying to pick up the shards Oh yeah, oh no, I should have known better But I'm not bitter

I tag @mascmalfunction @therealghoulfieri @pbjplatypus @thelonelyrainbowenby @theymightbegiantsquids @abalonetea and @gaymilksnake ! Give me your jams! (and if you wanna do lyrics too, I would love to know what lyrics are standing out to ya’ll lately!)

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

What is the scariest ghost story you know?

There are two. The first is from a woman who had a ghost of a man, who she considered her son, in her house. She was told a ghost story about the house where the ghost was – there was something in the house, something very evil and threatening, and the ghost, being aware that the house would eventually be hers, was terrified of it.

This was terrifying enough that the ghost got rid of the house it was in when she was away. But when she got back, she had this house all to herself. The ghost lived on. And the evil thing came back.

The next story is about a young man who married this girl whose parents were not fond of his wife. So they put her out on the streets to sleep rough. One night the girl wandered in to the house where this man was staying, and his new in-laws were so horrified by what she was doing that they let her back in.

The ghost was scared of his new wife, and started throwing furniture around to scare her. She had a daughter, about four years old. The daughter was always in bed with the ghost, which freaked out the in-laws. The daughter got older and older as the years went on, and was sleeping in the ghost's bed, with the ghost lying over her. Then, when the ghost was on his deathbed, the daughter was the one who got him into bed. They were very close.

And then, one morning, the father and daughter were found in the house. The father's body had been burned beyond recognition, but the daughter was in no condition to be seen. She'd been killed, her head smashed in.

But her ghost was alive because the ghost had no head.

And that's the scary story.

[vine409]

—autumn would you rather tag 🍁

tagged by: @icetigris​

i tag (optional!): @pbjplatypus @theymightbegiantsquids @bitey-cat @antique-symbolism @israelarcade @dimmadarn @marksnothere @noegrets

1. go apple picking vs. go on a hay ride 2. scary vs. sweet 3. sweaters vs. boots 4. socks vs mittens 5. bonfires vs. football 6. trick-or-treating vs. watch scary movies 7. apple pie vs. pumpkin pie 8. halloween vs. thanksgiving 9. bake pie vs. bake cookies 10. rain vs. fog 11. black cats vs. owls 12. ghosts vs. wizards 13. harry potter vs. halloweentown 14. go hiking vs. sleep in 15. cinnamon vs. nutmeg 16. reading vs. writing 17. hot chocolate vs. herbal tea 18. live in a cabin in a forest vs. have it be autumn 24/7 19. candy apples vs. caramel apples 20. blankets vs. pillows 21. roasted marshmallows vs. roasted chestnuts 22. coffee vs. apple cider 23. red leaves vs. orange leaves 24. braids vs. bows 25. scented candles vs. the smell of fresh baked goods 26. carve pumpkins vs. make pumpkin pie 27. pumpkin spice lattes vs. chai tea lattes   N/A (I don’t drink lattes) 28. coats vs. oversized sweaters 29. beanies vs. berets 30. candy corn vs. peanut butter cups 31. s'mores vs. apple crisp 32. jump in a pile of leaves vs. swing on a tire swing 33. corn maze vs. haunted house 34. bob for apples vs. visit a pumpkin patch 35. whipped cream on hot chocolate vs. marshmallows on hot chocolate

[discopolice]

@theymightbegiantsquids also thanks for manifesting a happy meal toy on my desk this morning I appreciated it a lot after the past few days

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@theymightbegiantsquids

WEEEEE

Artist:  膿うさぎ

[tragic-obsession]

http://sabertoothwalrus.tumblr.com/post/174139311767/jumpingjacktrash-theymightbegiantsquids

THIS^

Medieval literature is so nasty

Everything is an euphemism for a penis

Like calm down zachariah and go die from the plague or something

[vine409]

maTagged by @antique-symbolism​ ! Here are some facts about me!

Rules: Complete the survey and say who tagged you in the beginning. When you finished tag 5 people to do this survey. Have fun and enjoy!!!

Tagged by @miscellaniaofself​

1: Are you named after someone? My middle name is my parent and grandparent’s name. My first name isn’t after anyone in particular.

2: When was the last time you cried? Not really sure, it’s been a while. Was likely anxiety & depression related.

3: Do you like your handwriting?   meh, it’s alright I guess. 

4: What is your favorite lunch meat? Roast beef

5: Do you have kids? Nope, but maybe someday

6: If you were another person, would you be friends with you? I think I could be friends with me

7: Do you use sarcasm? who doesn’t?

8: Do you still have your tonsils? Yep!

9: Would you bungee jump? it would be a horrifying experience; getting up the nerve to jump would be intense. I’d try it at least once though.

10: What is your favorite kind of cereal? I don’t really eat cereal that much... I’m not sure

11: Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? I just leave them tied all the time, it’s easier

12: Do you think you’re a strong person?��I can be, I’ll stick up for what I believe in. In emergency type situations I act and don’t freeze. so I guess I am?

13: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?  Cookies and Creme

14: What is the first thing you notice about people? Their face, particularly their expression/eyes (non appearance would be tone of voice)

15: Red or pink? not super fond of either? depends for what. I guess red?

16: What is the least favorite physical thing you like about yourself? My lack of ability to shape shift. (due to shifting dysphoria from genderfluid, this answer actually changes)

17: What color pants and shoes are you wearing now? tan/beige pants. No shoes

18: What was the last thing you ate? leftover pizza 

19: What are you listening to right now? nothing? my own typing? the sound of the computer fan?

20: If you were a crayon, what color would you be?  Aqua

21: Favorite smell? The salt air from the ocean

22: Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? Elizabeth (my girlfriend) 

23: Favorite sport to watch? I don’t really watch sports. I guess beach volleyball in the Olympics 

24: Hair color? Brown

25: Eye color? Brown

26: Do you wear contacts? Sometimes!

27: Favorite food to eat?  hmmm honestly it varies. Pizza is always good, so is pea soup, and other things

28: Scary movies or comedy? Comedy (no contest here. I also hate jump scares)

29: Last movie you watched? Rogue One

30: What color of shirt are you wearing? Long sleeve plain black shirt with a white-grey speckled one over it

31: Summer or winter? Summer! Swimming and boating and warmth and vacation and sunlight!

32: Hugs or kisses? Hugs!

33: What book are you currently reading? I need to start a new one actually

34: Who do you miss right now? M

35: What is on your mouse pad?  An eagle

36: What is the last TV program you watched? Some anime at an anime movie night one of my friends hosts semi-weekly

37: What is the best sound? Waves crashing

38: Rolling Stones or The Beatles? I don’t really care? I guess the Beatles?

39: What is the furthest you have ever traveled? To Germany

40: Do you have a special talent?  not really? I guess I can wiggle my ears and nose.

41: Where were you born? Maryland

42: People you expect to participate in this survey? I don’t really expect it, but people I’d like to hear from if they feel like doing it! @theymightbegiantsquids @icetigris @ritabuuk @marksnothere @mrbrightsexual @vanggirl

[lesbitchka]

As a trans woman its making me super uncomfortable when non-trans women start trotting out "x group is just as bad as TERFs". You don't have to deal with TERFs, you have no idea how bad they are and you have no basis to compare others to them. Stop using transmisogyny as a rhetorical device to justify your own garbage.

to be fair, some of the people making the comparison are trans women, but im p sure majority arent

[discopolice]

theymightbegiantsquids

  so can mother’s day be over yet so I can stop...

*hug* I’m sorry if I contributed to this, and I’ll do better. If there is anything you need let me know

LMAO it’s not you, it’s all the emails I’m getting from newsletters I’m subbed to trying to sell me things to “give to my mom”

all I can get her is some flowers and put them at the grave (which I still haven’t been to see the headstone in person and I’m going to break. jfc)