#this is inaccurate....and it's on the official channel

[sleepynegress]

Richonne timeline on the official The Walking Dead youtube channel.

There are inaccuracies though....yeesh. Rick never gave her up to the Governor. Merle took it upon himself to take her himself, because he knew Rick couldn't do it.

[sayruq]

“Basketball Ireland informed Fiba Europe yesterday that as a direct result of recent comments made by Israeli players and coaching staff – including inflammatory and wholly inaccurate accusations of antisemitism, published on official Israeli federation channels – that our players will not be partaking in traditional pre-match arrangements with our upcoming opponents,” it said. It added that it fully supported the players’ decision to shun courtesies such as the exchanging of gifts and handshakes before and after Thursday’s game. The players also lined up for the national anthem by their bench, rather than centre court. In recent weeks the women’s team had been wrestling with calls to boycott the match, which had been originally slated to be played in Israel in November but was postponed and moved to Riga after Basketball Ireland requested a neutral venue. Several high-profile sporting figures had backed the call, with pressure on the players ramping up after the Israel Basketball Association shared photos from a practice session that included a visit by soldiers from the Israeli Defence Force. Basketball Ireland said late last month that it had raised “strong concerns” about the fixtures with Israel to Fiba Europe and that it had floated the possibility of forfeiting the games. The organisation said it had been told, however, that it could face up to €180,000 in fines and face expulsion from EuroBasket this year and in 2027 for doing so.

[letsatomicbanana]

Ink!Sans Cultural Inspiration

(revised version)

art by @/sakuramochi64 on twitter

Disclaimer!

This post aims to explore and analyze both the prominent and subtle East Asian cultural influences—primarily Japanese—that have shaped the character of Ink!Sans. By examining these influences, we can better understand how traditional East Asian aesthetics and artistic practices are woven into Ink’s design and powers. If any information in this essay is inaccurate or unintentionally offensive, please don’t hesitate to reach out! This essay serves as a revised and updated version of the analysis conducted last year, incorporating new insights and refined perspectives to enhance our understanding of Ink!Sans’s character and his cultural influences.

Ink!Sans by @comyet/@myebi

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''It was a night where it felt like i was a miserable artist and i was very frustrated at my work and it felt like i wasn’t worth alot (we all have these), then I came across a picture of a japanese ink brush, and it was all I needed to start doodling a concept.

That’s how Ink is born.''

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According to Ink’s creator, Comyet, the idea for Ink!Sans was sparked by an image of a brush specifically crafted for sumi and Chinese ink art. In China, the tradition of using specialized ink brushes, known as Chinese writing brushes, has been a foundational element in the art of calligraphy and traditional painting for centuries. These brushes are highly valued for their precision and versatility, allowing artists to produce a range of strokes, from fine lines to bold, expressive swashes. The brush itself is composed of a bamboo handle and a carefully tapered head made from animal hair, designed to hold and release ink in controlled flows.

This tool became central not only in Chinese culture but also influenced Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese art, where calligraphy holds a similar cultural significance and is closely tied to writing systems derived from Chinese characters. These brushes symbolize the control, fluidity, and intentionality required in both written language and visual art across East Asia. This deep-rooted cultural importance of the ink brush inspired Ink!Sans's character design and powers, allowing him to wield 'ink-based' abilities, symbolizing both creativity and adaptability. His main weapon—a brush—reflects this heritage and further emphasizes the connection between art and battle, as he channels the brush’s traditional associations with fluidity and strength into his fighting style, merging the arts of calligraphy and combat.

(visual example of an ink calligraphy brush)

At glance, the ink material is an enduring medium that still surrounds society till this day and it's used in multiple cultures across the world.

Writing with ink calligraphy brushes is also common in Europe and the Middle East, where artisans developed ink using a unique combination of iron salts and oak galls. This type of ink, known as iron gall ink, initially appeared in rich, dark tones, making it highly desirable for manuscripts and official documents due to its bold, readable quality. However, over time, the iron in the ink oxidized, resulting in a distinct color shift to warm, rust-like brown tones. This characteristic fading can still be observed today in ancient manuscripts, such as early European literary works, where the reddish-brown hues give a sense of history to these documents. The durability and aesthetic appeal of iron gall ink contributed significantly to its prevalence in both regions, influencing the artistry of calligraphy and manuscript illumination for centuries.

Like previously mentioned, Ink!Sans was inspired by traditional ink materials developed in East Asia, where artisans mastered the creation of carbon-based black ink, often using soot or charcoal mixed with binding agents like animal glue. This type of ink, known for its rich, deep color and lasting durability, was a staple in East Asian calligraphy and artwork. Unlike iron gall ink, this carbon-based ink maintained its dark, almost jet-black color for centuries, even in varying environmental conditions. The resilience of this ink allowed ancient texts, paintings, and scrolls to retain their striking contrast and clarity, making it a celebrated medium in East Asian art and culture. Ink!Sans draws inspiration from this enduring quality, symbolizing strength, creativity, and the timelessness of artistic expression

(visual example of an ancient art piece that used carbon-based black ink)

To note, unlike iron gall ink, carbon based inks are still very common to this day.

Although the primary Chinese calligraphic scripts were well established by the fourth century, calligraphy as an art form has continually evolved over the centuries, adapting to new cultural and aesthetic influences. Skilled calligraphers, who spent years mastering brush techniques and perfecting their own unique hand, were celebrated for their distinctive styles, and their works became templates for both art and personal expression. Over time, subsequent generations of artists studied these revered styles, incorporating and reinterpreting them to reflect their individual voices and the changing social landscapes. This ongoing transformation has kept Chinese calligraphy dynamic and relevant, and it remains a respected art form today, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics.

In Japan, calligraphy also held deep cultural significance, symbolizing both personal refinement and intellectual achievement. Calligraphy was regarded as a mark of scholarly sophistication and artistic taste, with a variety of tools developed to enhance the writing experience. One notable example is the suzuribako ("ink stone box"), a portable lacquered wood box designed to store an inkstone, water dropper, brushes, and solid ink sticks. These boxes were crafted with precision and adorned with intricate lacquer designs, reflecting their owner’s status and appreciation for art. Suzuribako were lightweight and convenient, enabling calligraphers to take their tools outdoors or to scenic locations to write letters, diary entries, or poetry. This practice not only facilitated creativity but also connected the act of writing with nature, creating an immersive experience where one could find inspiration in the surrounding beauty while crafting words in elegant brushstrokes. The combination of these refined tools and settings underscored calligraphy’s role as a deeply personal and aesthetic pursuit in Japanese culture.

From this perspective, it is essential to highlight that Ink's character draws inspiration from traditional ink calligraphy, a detail reflected in his distinctive speech font, 'Note This'.

(Example of Ink's canon speaking font and ancient calligraphy)

Also clarified in an ask on her side blog, Comyet explained that traditional samurai clothing served as a key inspiration for Ink's outfit redesign in 2020. Ink's creator thoughtfully incorporated these characteristics to enhance Ink’s visual appeal and connection to his main source of inspiraton. This influence is particularly noticeable in the first and second analyses of Ink's character, where we see clear visual cues from iconic Japanese garments like the hakama.

(Ink!sans reference sheet for the 2020 design, credit goes to @/comyet)

Ink's pants were inspired by hakama, a traditional Japanese garment known for its distinctive design as skirt-like trousers, typically worn over a kimono. Hakama are historically associated with a range of activities, from ceremonial occasions to martial arts, and are often considered a symbol of status and refinement. Specifically, Ink's pants appear to be inspired by the umanori style of hakama, which is characterized by a split or division in the middle, allowing for greater freedom of movement. This style was traditionally worn by samurai and other individuals involved in horseback riding, as the design allowed for ease of movement and flexibility when mounting or riding a horse.

The umanori hakama were not only practical for riding but also served as a functional yet elegant garment, embodying the balance of form and function typical in Japanese clothing. By incorporating this style into Ink's character design, Comyet likely intended to evoke themes of mobility, agility, and strength, while subtly referencing Japanese martial traditions and the samurai ethos. This choice enhances Ink's overall aesthetic, highlighting his dynamic, action-oriented nature, suggesting that his character is both rooted in tradition and capable of fluid, graceful movement.

The hakama was not merely a functional garment but also a powerful symbol of social status, loyalty, and the samurai's role in Edo society. While the hakama was predominantly worn by samurai, it also found its place in the wardrobe of scholars, priests, and members of the aristocracy, who wore it as part of their ceremonial dress.

Furthermore, Comyet has explained that Ink's outfit and appearance were partially inspired by the clothing worn by samurai, as depicted in ukiyo-e prints from the Edo Period of Japan. Ukiyo-e, which translates to 'pictures of the floating world,' was a popular genre of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished from the 17th to the 19th centuries, showcasing scenes of everyday life, landscapes, kabuki actors, and beautiful women. However, samurai were also common subjects of these prints, often portrayed in full regalia, highlighting their status and discipline.

(this line of text was found within old versions of Ink's FAQ post, mainly from 2020-2021)

In these ukiyo-e representations, samurai are frequently depicted wearing a distinctive combination of garments, including elaborate kamishimo (formal attire worn by samurai), hakama (wide trousers), and haori (a kimono-style jacket worn over the kimono), along with ornate accessories such as sashes and swords. These samurai were often shown in dynamic poses, suggesting a sense of power, grace, and readiness for battle, which reflected their societal role as both warriors and landowners.

Ukiyo-e representations of samurai often carried deeper meanings beyond their visual impact. Samurai in these prints were more than just warriors; they were cultural icons, symbols of virtue, duty, and sacrifice. Some prints portrayed samurai in the context of popular stories or historical events, such as famous battles or legendary acts of heroism. For example, the prints often depicted samurai as loyal retainers or leaders fighting for justice, reflecting the ideal of bushidō, the samurai code of ethics, which emphasized virtues like loyalty, courage, and respect.

(Ukiyo-e art made by Katsukama Shun'ei, Edo Period)

During the Edo period, the hakama was an important garment worn by the nobility as part of their formal attire, complementing other traditional outfits of the time, such as the noshi and kariginu, a sleeveless jacket with distinctive, sharply defined shoulders. These garments were designed to symbolize the status and refined taste of their wearers. The hakama, with its wide, flowing silhouette, was highly functional and practical, allowing for ease of movement while maintaining an air of elegance.

On another note, Ink's design is not the only aspect influenced by Japanese culture; the musical themes associated with him also draw significant inspiration from traditional Japanese music, as described by Comyet. The incorporation of these musical elements into Ink's character enhances the depth and cultural resonance of his persona, creating a multi-layered experience that ties his abilities, appearance, and thematic representation to a broader cultural context.

A predominant theme associated with Ink that highlights his deep inspiration from traditional Asian styles is one called 'BrushWork.' This musical theme, featured in the popular series Underverse, plays a crucial role in reflecting Ink’s connection to East Asian culture, particularly through its use of the shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, and a flute. The choice of the shamisen in this composition is significant, as it evokes the soundscape of Japan, with its distinct, plucked tones often associated with traditional music, storytelling, and performance arts.

The shamisen is a core instrument in genres such as kabuki (a traditional form of Japanese drama) and bunraku (puppet theater), where it is used to underscore the emotional intensity and narrative depth of the performances. In BrushWork, the shamisen helps set the tone for Ink’s character, enhancing the theme of 'brushwork' through its fluid, emotive sound.

Honorable mention: The instrumental video for ''Soulless Heart'', features an artwork that is inspired by traditional sumi-e (ink wash painting), a Japanese art form renowned for its elegant brushwork and minimalistic yet profound depictions of nature. This particular artwork, which accompanies the music, was created by the talented artist @/sakuramochi64, whose style reflects the delicate balance and graceful simplicity typical of sumi-e paintings.

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Sources

1.National Museum of asian art (materials & techniques. Ink section)

2. Asian Brushpaper (an-overview-of-chinese-ink-history)

3. Wikipedia (wiki Hakama-pants+Shamisen)

4. Aikido Journal (Hakama-101)

[leandra-kinard]

Petty, bitter rant ahead. Maybe not 100% fair (but also not completely inaccurate, imho)

I LOVE how us BT shippers are handling this all (this is not the petty part). And it makes me once more feel kind of smugly proud, especially on contrast to what the BoBs have been doing for the past half year.

What did/do the BoBs do when they are dissatisfied with the storyline? Repetitive, ridiculous, mantra-like one-liners ("Bummy bones!", "Jumpscare!"), insults towards the cast and the characters ("He's ugly").

And when they try to engage with the media a bit more deeply, it's inane babblings about fridge magnets and tinhatting about "Buddie canon, confirmed!" at every turn. It's very reductive, very much crafting a reality around the single-issue point they need to confirm - which kind of nicely fits how the writing of the show itself is reductive and crafts the plot around a few points Tim wants to include, whether it makes sense in a grand scheme or not (it doesn't!).

Us on the other hand?

Some expression of our frustration and disappointment, even sadness, yes. But all of it based on and backed up with actual facts from the narrative itself, or what it technically should have demanded for but didn't follow up with. Instead of throwing tamper tantrums like the worst-behaved toddlers you remember from kindergarten, we have written well-worded criticisms, even essays and analyses on official and unofficial channels.

And while, yes, we need to express our disappointment, our anger and our hurt, most of us are doing something the BoBs were never ready to: we'll stop watching. (Or watch sometime later, more casually, and once we know where the stories are heading). We're not going to posts by Buddie shippers, harassing them over how stupid they are, how ugly and shitty their ship is.

We truly are the smarter, wiser ones, and I think we were too smart and wise for this stupid (and often very lazily, carelessly written) show.

Let the BoBs have this shitshow. We'll have fanon.

[jimin-bangtan]

BTS Original Content & Social Media

THERE IS A MORE COMPLETE VERSION WHERE UPDATES WILL BE MADE. THIS OLDER ONE WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. SEE NEWER POST. *All light blue words below are clickable links.* Please feel free to let me know if links are inaccurate or need updating. THANKS.

OFFICIAL BIGHIT YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE

BangtanTV channel - Contains a Home page, Bangtan Bombs (moments), Run BTS! (several folders), BTS on Air (performances), Bangtan Logs (early vlogs), BTS Vlog (later vlogs), BTS Practice Videos, Burn The Stage documentaries (2 versions), BTS Presents (All non-BigHit solo songs), BTS music collection, Festa Videos, BTS Episodes (events, photoshoots & moments), and much more.

OFFICIAL HYBE LABELS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE

HYBE Labels Channel  - Contains a Home page where video debuts occur, HYBE T&D Stories (5-part series where RM talks about training & development at Hybe), BigHit Music folder (past video debuts of all BigHit groups playlist), and more.

BIGHIT SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES

Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/ (Posts) [If no account, right click>Open in new tab to see posts.] -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/reels/ (Reels) TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@bts_official_bighit Twitter / X -https://x.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC -https://x.com/bts_bighit Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bangtan Weverse (Official HYBE company platform) -https://weverse.io/bts/artistpedia (message artist, view company announcements & content, view  WeVerse-based Lives of artists (Live or saved), view artists' messages to fans)

OFFICIAL BTS AUDIO PAGES

(Listen to all BTS official albums that also count toward charts) -Official BTS Albums page - BTS Topic YouTube Channel (Scroll down the playlist album by album.) -https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/ (English page) - members’ discography and other links

OFFICIAL BTS PURCHASES

-Shop BTS - (Official BTS Music Store) [Be careful to check how these purchases count toward different achievement charts for the artists.] -Weverse Shop - (Official BTS platform page)

✨ OFFICIAL MEMBERS' PAGES ✨

(Listening and watching from the official site counts toward the artist's charting stats.)

Seokjin (Jin) -Official Jin's Albums page - Jin Topic YouTube Channel (All BigHit solo songs & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Super Tuna, It's Definitely You, etc.) -Instagram - Jin’s IG Page -Eat Jin - Jin’s Mukbang show playlist  -Run Jin - Jin's fun activities show -Jin’s solo album related videos:  

Yoongi (Suga) -Official Suga's Albums page - Suga Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: That That, Lilith, etc.) -Instagram - Suga's IG Page -Suchwita - Suga’s talk show playlist (Scroll UP [backwards] from 101 [teaser] to see in order aired.) -Suga: Road to D-DAY documentary playlist  -Suga’s solo album related videos: AgustD (m), D-2 (m), & D-DAY (a) Hoseok (J-Hope) -Official J-Hope's Albums Page - J-Hope Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Chicken Noodle Soup, Crush, etc.) -Instagram - J-Hope's IG page -J-Hope in the Box documentary playlist  -Hope on the Street, Vol.1 docuseries playlist  -J-Hope’s solo album related videos: Hope World (m) Jack in the Box (a) & Jack In The Box: HOPE Edition (a), Hope on the Street, Vol.1 (a)

Namjoon (RM) - leader -Official RM's Albums Page - RM Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Smoke Sprite, Neva Play, etc.) -Instagram - RM's IG page -HYBE T&D Stories - RM explaining HYBE’s training & development program playlist  -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist  -RM’s documentary -RM’s album related videos: RM (m), Mono (m), Indigo (a) & Right Place, Wrong Person (a)

Jimin (Jimin) -Official Jimin's Albums Page - Jimin Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Vibe, With You, etc.) -Instagram - Jimin's IG page -This is Jimin - dance shorts playlist  -Jimin’s Production Diary documentary playlist  -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & Jung Kook’s travel show playlist  -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist - Jimin’s solo album related videos: FACE & MUSE

Taehyung (V) -Official V's Albums Page - V Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Christmas Tree, Snow Flower, etc.) -Instagram - V's IG page -V’s ‘Type 1’ Photobook (teaser only) -V’s documentary -V’s solo album related videos: Layover

Jung Kook (Jung Kook / JK) -Official Jung Kook's Albums Page - Jung Kook Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Dreamers, Stay Alive, etc.) -Instagram -  xxxxxx (Jung Kook discontinued it.) -TikTok - Jung Kook’s TT page -TikTok2 - Bam’s Dad TT page - Jung Kook’s dog, Bam’s page -Golden Closet Films - short films photographed, recorded, directed, and edited by Jung Kook playlist  (NOTE: The the playlist is out of order for release dates. #5 [this link] was actually released 1st.) -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & Jung Kook’s travel show playlist  -I Am Still documentary playlist -Jung Kook’s solo album related videos: GOLDEN

UNOFFICIAL COLLECTIONS OF BTS MATERIAL

(gathered & maintained by fans)* -The BTS Guide - BTS interviews, letters, lyrics, photos, and events -Bangtan Subs - Vlogs, logs, & Lives with translations - Scroll down playlist.

* Although these websites have what appear to be reliable information from what has been viewed, always be alert for bad translations or inaccurately edited material on any unofficial site you visit.

[girlactionfigure]

🟧 Good day, events from Israel

ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

▪️JEWISH HISTORY FOUND.. A 2700-year-old seal (“bul” in Hebrew), from the time of the First Temple, was discovered in Jerusalem with a painting of a winged king and the name of the owner of the seal: Yehoezer ben Hosheyahu.

♦️SAMARIA COUNTER-TERROR RESULT:  After an exchange of fire: IDF fighters under the direction of the Shin Bet killed five terrorists, including the head of the terrorist organization in Noor al-Shams, Muhammad Jaber, "Abu Shaja���a”, hiding in a mosque. Among the terrorists, Muhammad III was killed. Aber, "Abu Shahja'a", the head of the terrorist organization in Noor al-Shams. Muhammad Jaber was involved in many attacks, as well as directing the shooting attack last June, during which the late Amnon Mokhtar was murdered. 

As well, Palestinian media names an arrested individual as Mohammed Qassas, a member of Islamic Jihad's local wing in Tulkarem.

.. UN Secretary General Guterres: calls for an immediate cessation of Israeli security activity in the West Bank.

▪️HAMAS SAYS.. The head of Hamas abroad, Khaled Mashal: "The resistance operations in (Judea and Samaria) are escalating despite the difficult conditions... We want to return to the suicide attacks, an open struggle is appropriate for an open struggle, we stand against them in a constant struggle.”

.. The representative of the Hamas movement in Lebanon, Ahmed Abdel Hadi: "The enemy will be surprised by the resistance of the Palestinians in (Judea and Samaria).”

▪️YESTERDAY’S US JET CRASH REPORT.. in Iraq, possible American jet crash, was inaccurate.  Subsequent analysis shows it likely to have been an Iranian Mohajer 6 drone.

▪️ISRAEL’S UN AMBASSADOR SAYS.. ambassador Danon to the Lebanese representative, in the UNIFIL mandate extension discussion: "You have to choose - restrain Hezbollah or see your country sink into chaos and destruction."

▪️GAZA AID.. Following the shooting of the UN vehicle: the World Food Organization suspends its activities in Gaza.

▪️IRAN.. One person was killed and ten were injured in an explosion at a Revolutionary Guards facility in Isfahan. The official reason: explosion of a gas balloon

❗️Reports Israel agreed to a Gaza ceasefire to allow distribution of polio vaccine.  Prime Minister's Office: The report in News 13 about Israel agreeing to cease-fires in Gaza is FALSE.

🔹(We’ve been hearing this daily…) The Lebanese channel MTV reports: Iran's response is imminent and is expected to occur within two or three days.

♦️SYRIA.. Explosions in the area of ​​the city of Barza, northeast of Damascus. There are sensitive installations of the Syrian army in the area.

⭕ The Islamic resistance in Iraq: “We attacked the Alon Tabor power plant in the Haifa area with drones.”  No such attack known.  Meaning they launched but it didn’t arrive or was taken down en route.

⭕ 1 rocket launch from Hamas from Gaza, and one from Hezbollah overnight.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

July 30, 2024

Heather Cox Richardson

Jul 31, 2024

On Friday, speaking to Christians at the Turning Point Action Believers’ Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump begged the members of the audience to “vote. Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what: it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine…. In four years, you don’t have to vote again, we’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote.”

The comment drew a lot of attention, and on Monday, Fox News Channel personality Laura Ingraham gave him a chance to walk the statement back. Instead, he said: “I said, vote for me, you’re not going to have to do it ever again. It’s true.” “Don’t worry about the future. You have to vote on November 5. After that, you don’t have to worry about voting anymore. I don’t care, because we’re going to fix it. The country will be fixed and we won’t even need your vote anymore, because frankly we will have such love, if you don’t want to vote anymore, that’s OK.”

Trump’s refusal to disavow the idea that putting him back into power will mean the end of a need for elections is chilling and must be viewed against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s July 1, 2024, decision in Donald J. Trump v. United States. In that decision, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court’s right-wing majority said that presidents cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed as part of a president’s “official duties” and that presidents should have a presumption of immunity for other presidential actions. 

John Roberts defends the idea of a strong executive and has fought against the expansion of voting rights made possible by the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The idea that it is dangerous to permit minorities and women to vote suggests that there are certain people who should run the country. That tracks with a recently unearthed video in which Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance calls childless people “psychotic” and “deranged,” and refers unselfconsciously to “America’s leadership class.” 

The idea that democracy must be overturned in order to enable a small group of leaders to restore virtue to a nation is at the center of the “illiberal democracy” or “Christian democracy” championed by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán’s imposition of an authoritarian Christian nationalism on a former democracy, in turn, has inspired the far-right figures that are currently in charge of the Republican Party. As Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts put it: “Modern Hungary is not just a model for conservative statecraft but the model.”

Kevin Roberts has called for “institutionalizing Trumpism” and pulled together dozens of right-wing institutions behind the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 to create a blueprint for a second Trump term. Those who created Project 2025 are closely connected to the Trump team, and Trump praised its creators and its ideas. 

Today, The New Republic published the foreword Vance wrote for Kevin Roberts’s forthcoming book. Vance makes it clear he sees Kevin Roberts and himself as working together to create “a fundamentally Christian view of culture and economics.” Like others on the Christian right, Vance argues that “the Left” has captured the country’s institutions and that those institutions must be uprooted and those in them replaced with right-wing Christians in order to restore what they see—inaccurately—as traditional America.  

That determination to disrupt American institutions fits neatly with the technology entrepreneurs who seem to believe that they are the ones who should control the nation’s future. Vance is backed by Silicon Valley libertarian Peter Thiel, who put more than $10 million behind Vance’s election to the Senate. In 2009, Thiel wrote “I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible.” 

“The 1920s were the last decade in American history during which one could be genuinely optimistic about politics,” he wrote. “Since 1920, the vast increase in welfare beneficiaries and the extension of the franchise to women—two constituencies that are notoriously tough for libertarians—have rendered the notion of ‘capitalist democracy’ into an oxymoron.” 

Thiel set Vance up to invest in companies that made him wealthy and touted Vance for the vice presidential slot, and in turn, the Silicon Valley set are expecting Vance to help get rid of the regulation imposed by the Biden administration and to push cryptocurrency. Trump appears to be getting on board with comments about how the tech donors are “geniuses,” praising investor Elon Musk and saying, “We have to make life good for our smart people.” In a piece that came out Sunday, Washington Post reporters Elizabeth Dwoskin, Cat Zakrzewski, Nitasha Tiku, and Josh Dawsey credited the influence of Thiel and other tech leaders for turning Vance from a Never-Trumper to a MAGA Republican. 

Judd Legum of Popular Information reported today that the cryptocurrency industry is investing heavily in the 2024 election, with its main super PAC raising $202 million in this cycle. Three large cryptocurrency companies are investing about $150 million in pro-crypto congressional candidates. 

On Saturday, Trump said he would make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world.” He promised to end regulations on cryptocurrency, which, because it is not overseen by governments, is prone to use by criminals and rogue states. That regulation is “a part of a much larger pattern that’s being carried out by the same left-wing fascists to weaponize government against any threat to their power,” Trump said. “They’ve done it to me.”

But the problem that those trying to get rid of the modern administrative state continue to run up against is that voters actually like a government that regulates business, provides a basic social safety net, promotes infrastructure, and protects civil rights. In recent days, Minnesota governor Tim Walz has been articulating how popular that government is as he makes the television rounds.

On Sunday, CNN’s Jake Tapper listed some of Walz’s policies—he passed background checks for guns, expanded LGBTQ protections, instituted free breakfast and lunch for school kids—and asked if they made Walz vulnerable to Trump calling him a “big government liberal.” Walz joked that he was, indeed, a “monster.” 

“Kids are eating and having full bellies so they can go learn, and women are making their own health care decisions, and we’re a top five business state, and we also rank in the top three of happiness…. The fact of the matter is,” where Democratic policies are implemented, “quality of life is higher, the economies are better…educational attainment is better. So yeah, my kids are going to eat here, and you’re going to have a chance to go to college, and you’re going to have an opportunity to live where we're working on reducing carbon emissions. Oh, and by the way, you’re going to have personal incomes that are higher, and you’re going to have health insurance. So if that’s where they want to label me, I’m more than happy to take the label.” 

The extremes of Project 2025 have made it clear that the Republicans intend to destroy the kind of government Walz is defending and replace it with an authoritarian president imposing Christian nationalism. And when Americans hear what’s in Project 2025, they overwhelmingly oppose it. Trump has tried without success to distance himself from the document. 

He and his team have also hammered on the Heritage Foundation for their public revelations of their plans, and today the director of Project 2025, Paul Dans, stepped down. The Trump campaign issued a statement reiterating—in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary—that Trump had nothing to do with Project 2025 and adding: “Reports of Project 2025’s demise would be greatly welcomed and should service as notice to anyone or any group trying to misrepresent their influence with President Trump and his campaign—it will not end well for you.” 

The Harris campaign responded to the news by saying that “Project 2025 is on the ballot because Donald Trump is on the ballot. This is his agenda, written by his allies, for Donald Trump to inflict on our country. Hiding the 920-page blueprint from the American people doesn’t make it less real—in fact, it should make voters more concerned about what else Trump and his allies are hiding.” 

The reasoning behind the idea of a strong executive, or a “leadership class” that does not have to answer to voters, is that an extremist minority needs to take control of the American government away from the American people because the majority doesn’t like the policies the extremists want. 

When Trump begs right-wing Christians to turn out for just one more election, he is promising that if only we will put him into the White House once and for all, we will never again have to worry about having a say in our government. As Trump put it: “The country will be fixed and we won’t even need your vote anymore.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[questionablecuttlefish]

Some Lightcannon Headcanons

Just some thoughts re: these two idiots, specifically how I've been writing them in the Ill-Omen's fanfic series. YMMV, 'official' lore is pretty fuzzy with League stuff. LUX

Lux was expected from a young age to continue the Crownguard legacy in some fashion. With her brother captaining the Dauntless Vanguard, the possibility that he would Die in Glorious Battle leaving that branch of the Crownguard line without an heir would mean Lux stepping up.

Demacia seems fairly gender equal so there are plenty of ways she could do this. But if Garen were to die without issue, as the last remaining heir to that branch she'd have more pressure on her to Continue the Line through marriage and children on top of whatever else she was doing.

She is a trained diplomat and very good at putting her game face on. She usually expertly plays the sunny, charming young lady that has led her to be beloved across Demacia, but she uses so many different smiles she's literally numbered them in her head.

Like most good facades, it's not entirely inaccurate to who she is; Lux really does have a lot of warmth, compassion and idealism, but she isn't naive. She won't hesitate to manipulate people to her advantage if she needs to protect herself or a loved one, defuse a conflict, or deflect scrutiny.

Illuminators

As an Illuminator, she is officially a member of a charitable religious order responsible for helping the poor and downtrodden of Demacia. This is an aspect that Lux excels at, her natural empathy and ability to remain calm in the face of others' distress make her a natural carer.

The Illuminators also operate secretly as a spy network keeping tabs on outside threats to Demacia, including infiltration by old enemies like Noxus. Though young, Luxanna's political status as a Crownguard makes her a valued asset to the Order.

The Illuminators are also one of the few organizations in Demacia that tolerate and utilize mages, albeit discreetly and off the record. They are aware of Lux's abilities and have trained her to use them - covertly - in service of her country.

The Illuminators have on occasion acted to conceal and protect mages or smuggle them to safety, particularly those who might prove useful to their mission.

This puts them directly at odds with the Mageseeker order, (completely separate in my canon) who consider them bitter rivals and suspect, but cannot prove, that they aid mages in secret.

Like most oppressive regimes, the Mageseekers are giant hypocrites and use mages, brainwashed or tortured into compliance, as agents themselves.

In short; the Illuminators believe magic is a viable tool to protect Demacia if carefully shepherded and trained, Mageseekers believe magic is an abomination that must be suppressed or destroyed at all costs.

Lux has proven herself to the Order in several high-difficulty missions, including spying on the Noxian high command, primarily using her invisibility and light-bending powers to remain unseen and gather intel from a distance.

Though the Illuminators have kept Lux away from missions requiring seduction, to avoid 'sullying the Crownguard name', she has killed in the line of duty more than once.

Whilst not a frontline soldier like her brother, Lux has been trained since childhood like any Demacian noble in the warrior arts. She is adept with sword, staff, knife, bow, shield, lance and a deft rider.

She excels most at tactics and strategy; whilst Garen is a fearless and shrewd battlefield commander, Lux has a greater grasp of big-picture strategy and perceptive ability to read others.

She always beats him at strategic games.

Lux is a combat pragmatist. Her magical moves are dance-like and graceful, because when channeling her light she's accessing a transcendant mental space; her swordplay is more to-the-point, favoring strong defense and a quick end to the encounter.

She's not a natural killer, though she is as trained one; she'll kill in self-defense or duty, but she does not enjoy it and feels the weight of each life taken. She finds Jinx's aptitude for killing alarming, less out of moral judgment than out of fear that Jinx may lose herself in it if she goes too far.

Lux's strict, privileged upbringing, many duties, and the necessity of guarding herself from anyone discovering her magic have left her with very few actual, close friendships. She's often lonely, and whilst she's had a handful of unrequited crushes she's inexperienced with romance or relationships and feels like the Crownguard name intimidates away potential partners. She is quick with a smile but keeps people at arms' length for her own protection; with the weight of her name and her secrets on her small shoulders, Lux is slow to trust for very good reasons.

[egg-emperor]

Since Sonic is apparently canonically like 3'3 I always for some reason thought Eggman was around 5'... apparently he's 7' tall! So my question is if he WASNT that tall and was actually a short king would that change any of your opinions on him? Would you be forced to divorce?

oh he's not 7 ft lol that's just a weird Sega fan wiki that unfortunately comes up like a real source on Google because search engines are fucked now. said fandom wiki page is full of other inaccurate stuff like mashing different canons and versions together and misinfo too

he's canonically 6 ft tall via the real official profile on Sonic Channel:

anyway now that we established that lol-

well a big part of my attraction to his looks is how big, fat, tall, and strong he is. while not far above average height, he looks so much bigger than others around it combined with his weight + huge proportions, and his height brings it all together perfectly

so all these important components combined make him massive and intimidating and all encompassing. the way he could loom over me when he gets me on my hands and knees agsifbskgsbg 😍💘 it all makes him so sexy

all my respect to short kings generally but compared to what he is now to have a comparison, I'd be lying if some of the appeal didn't go. I feel a variety of attraction but when I'm attracted to big tall bear man I prefer them to stay that way lol

I like how he has a big body and big personality to go along with his big dreams. you know he's not trying to overcompensate for anything, it's because he recognizes how brilliant and handsome he is already and feels he deserves to rule the world for it and he's so right 💜

but no I wouldn't divorce him if it were somehow possible for him to get shorter, I never would. maybe I would've been attracted to him if he was shorter in the first place but since it's an integral part of my attraction to him and it's established then it'd lose a bit of the appeal now

but it's not as much of a deal breaker as him not being fat. both of which will never happen anyway because he's not gonna shrink much clearly if he's still this tall at 50+ which is very sexy of him, plus he values and seeks to maintain his egg shape so he'll never lose all the weight 🥰

[canyoufucksoniccharacters]

CAN YOU FUCK BIG THE CAT?

Yes, him. Big The Cat. From Sonic.

Hey, I ain't judging. Here at CYFSC Inc. we give every character an equal fair shot, and Big is no exception. So let's get into it, shall we?

Alright, starting off, let's look at the archives. And by archives, I mean something that only exists through internet archives- the Sonic Channel ages! As you've likely gathered from the last post, I have a certain disdain for these. But, We're trying to look at official sources and canon material here, so let's start there.

He's... 18? Allegedly? That's odd. For someone so subdued, well put together, someone who loves fishing like nothing else in the world, someone who has seemingly the largest amount of physical strength out of anyone we know in the entire cast (Not counting transformations or power-ups), you wouldn't think he'd be listed as the same age as Rouge. Let's see, where could this have-

OH GOD FUCKING DAMN IT

Every time, without fucking fail. As stated in the last post, this manual holds no ground whatsoever. The ages were never listed in the original Japanese manuals, not a single time. And, again, there is no confirmation whatsoever that there was any communication between whoever wrote these and Sega. Reminder, this manual said that Eggman is a feminist and a romanticist. It is a malignant cancer that will be mentioned around 12 times, give or take, because of how absurdly inaccurate it is, and how much it influenced the age listings we had before they were removed from Sonic Channel.

So, an age of 18 that has been unlisted since October of last year, which is sourced from one of the most god awful yet wordy manuals the series has ever seen. Yeah, I don't buy it.

Look at this. This thing is not 18. This is not a young queer man getting his footing and entering adulthood. He has his own little hut in the jungle that he presumably made himself, he's an expert at fishing and seems to hold more knowledge on sea life than any of us could ever hope to match in our entire lives. He's absurdly strong, able to lift entire cars and boulders over his head as seen in SA1 with very little effort. Sure, Knuckles can crack boulders into pieces with one punch, but can he deadlift them? I don't think so. Big is strong. Real strong.

This is a bear. Not the animal, the gay archetype. This is a massive man who could bend you over his knee and crush your skull. But, he won't. He'll just fish. Fish, as it would seem he's been doing for years with his little frog friend. Don't let his childish way of speaking fool you, he's just like this because he's kind of a hermit that rarely ever leaves his little jungle hut for any reason other than fishing. Rest assured, this man is at MINIMUM about 20 years old, maybe even around 30. Really, you could go anywhere with him so long as you're not approaching the realm of old age.

Big The Cat is, by all accounts, able to consent. You can fuck him. But...

Would you fuck Big The Cat? Could you fuck Big The Cat?

This isn't a matter of if he can consent. He can. That much is obvious. But could you? Would you look at his 6'5/200cm figure, his seemingly impossible weight of 617 pounds, and think yourself physically able to? Would you be able to look into his deep cream yellow eyes while you fuck him? Whether Big is a top or bottom is beyond my jurisdiction, but neither gets you off easy. It might get you off, but it won't be an easy time. Fucking Big is not for the faint of heart. It's a commitment. I can't stop you, I have no intent of trying to stop you.

All I can do is wish you good luck.

You will need it.

STATUS: BIG

[smolbeansnas]

I thought of something

So for those of you who are unaware, a few days ago a YouTube channel was created that is where summaries of lore will be posted

This channel is apparently the official QSMP YouTube channel

I saw a post saying that it was slightly inaccurate though? Which is common with these sorts of things-

But imagine the admins use it as a storytelling device?

Like it starts out normal, mostly accurate. But then some facts are twisted or omitted

But over time you can see how the Federation kind of shifts the narrative, with it eventually becoming clear that they’re using it to spread propaganda

Trust the Federation they are your friends, trust the Federation what they say is the truth

Do not question the Federation

[wifescissors]

wow.. has anyone noticed how inaccurate the subtitles on Youtube are lately? Like, genuinely a completely different sentence in so many videos I've been watching. Not the auto generated ones, the ones provided by the channel! like on Nicktoons RPS vids and such, the sentences are very wrong. Is this a result of AI? I always relied on captions on "official" videos for accuracy but now I can barely take anything from it.. really not looking good

[dosesofcommonsense]

J6 was the plan enacted by the Deep State to draw the public’s attention away from the 2020 Election fraud.

**In a real insurrection, the attackers would not peaceably follow the tour guides, be let in by the on-site police, or bring a videographer with them to document the peaceful walk through the Halls of Congress.

From the BioClandestine Telegram channel:

Now that we have the tapes showing Pelosi admitting she should have deployed the National Guard…

Flashback to 09/17/2023, Trump interview with MSNBC.

Trump claimed he requested the NG, and that Pelosi denied it, which was confirmed by Capitol Police Chief, Steven Sund.

Trump said “Nancy Pelosi turned down 10,000 soldiers. If she didn’t turn down the soldiers, you wouldn’t have January 6th”.

And as expected, MSNBC propagandist hack was arrogantly fighting Trump every step of the way and inaccurately claiming that the request for soldiers “was never officially made”.

January 6th was just another layer of the massive coup, carried out by Deep State politicians, intelligence agencies, Big Tech, and the MSM, to frame Trump and certify a blatantly fraudulent election.

[jimin-bangtan]

BTS Original Content & Social Media

*All light blue words below are clickable links.* Please feel free to let me know if links are inaccurate or need updating. THANKS. ⚠️THIS IS THE MORE COMPLETE VERSION WHERE UPDATES WILL BE MADE, NOT THE 1ST OLDER DRAFT. ⚠️

OFFICIAL BIGHIT YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE<<

BangtanTV Channel (YouTube) - Contains a Home page, Bangtan Bombs (moments), Run BTS! (several folders), BTS on Air (performances), Bangtan Logs (early vlogs), BTS Vlog (later vlogs), BTS Practice Videos, Burn The Stage documentaries (2 versions), BTS Presents (All non-BigHit solo songs & videos), BTS music collection, Festa Videos, BTS Episodes (events, photoshoots & moments), and much more.

OFFICIAL HYBE LABELS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE<<

HYBE Labels Channel  (YouTube) - Contains a Home page where video debuts occur, HYBE T&D Stories (5-part series where RM talks about training & development at Hybe), BigHit Music folder (past video debuts of all BigHit groups playlist), and more.

BIGHIT SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES

Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/ (Posts) [If no account, right click>'Open in new tab' to see posts.] -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/reels/ (Reels) -https://www.instagram.com/bighit_exhibition/ (Performance & event venue) TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@bts_official_bighit Twitter / X -https://x.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC (BigHit Music Official) -https://x.com/bts_bighit (BTS Official) -https://x.com/HYBEINSIGHTtwt (Hybe) Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bangtan Weverse (Official HYBE company platform) -https://weverse.io/bts/artistpedia (message artist, view company announcements & content, view WeVerse-based Lives of artists (Live or saved), view artists' messages to fans)

OFFICIAL BTS AUDIO PAGES

(Listen to all BTS official albums that also count toward charts.) -Official BTS Albums page - BTS Topic YouTube Channel (Scroll down the playlist album by album.) -https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/ (English page) - members’ discography and other links

OFFICIAL BTS PURCHASES

-Shop BTS - (Official BTS Music Store) [Be careful to check how these purchases count toward different achievement charts for the artists.] -Weverse Shop - (Official BTS platform page)

OFFICIAL BTS MEMBERS' PAGES

(Listening and watching from the official site counts toward the artist's charting stats.)

Seokjin (Jin) -Official Jin's Albums page - Jin Topic YouTube Channel (All BigHit solo songs & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: It's Definitely You, Yours, etc.) -Instagram - Jin’s IG Page -Eat Jin - Jin’s Mukbang show playlist  -Run Jin - Jin's fun activities show -The Astronaut related videos playlist (Cold Play collaboration) -Jin’s solo album related videos:  Happy

Yoongi (Suga) -Official Suga's Albums page - Suga Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: That That, Lilith, etc.) -Instagram - Suga's IG Page -Suchwita - Suga’s talk show playlist (Scroll UP [backwards] from 101 [teaser] to see in order aired.) -Suga: Road to D-DAY documentary playlist  -Suga’s solo albums related videos: AgustD (m), D-2 (m), & D-DAY (a)

Hoseok (J-Hope) -Official J-Hope's Albums Page - J-Hope Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Chicken Noodle Soup, Crush, etc.) -Instagram - J-Hope's IG page -J-Hope in the Box documentary playlist  -Hope on the Street, Vol.1 docuseries playlist   -J-Hope’s solo albums related videos: Hope World (m) Jack in the Box (a) Jack In The Box: HOPE Edition (a), & Hope on the Street, Vol.1 (a)

Namjoon (RM) - leader -Official RM's Albums Page - RM Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Smoke Sprite, Neva Play, etc.) -Instagram - RM's IG page -HYBE T&D Stories - RM explaining HYBE’s training & development program playlist  -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist  -RM: Right People, Wrong Place documentary & Trailers (in playlist) -RM’s albums related videos: RM (m), Mono (m), Indigo (a) & Right Place, Wrong Person (a)

Jimin (Jimin) -Official Jimin's Albums Page - Jimin Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Vibe, With You, etc.) -Instagram - Jimin's IG page -This is Jimin - dance shorts playlist  -Jimin’s Production Diary documentary playlist  -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & Jung Kook’s travel show playlist  -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist - Jimin’s solo albums related videos: FACE & MUSE

Taehyung (V) -Official V's Albums Page - V Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Christmas Tree, It's Definitely You, etc.) -Instagram - V's IG page -V’s ‘Type 1’ Photobook (teaser only) -V’s documentary -V’s solo album related videos: Layover

Jung Kook (Jung Kook / JK) -Official Jung Kook's Albums Page - Jung Kook Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs & videos) -Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Dreamers, Stay Alive, etc.) -Instagram -  xxxxxx (Jung Kook discontinued it.) -TikTok - Jung Kook’s TT page -TikTok2 - Bam’s Dad TT page - Jung Kook’s dog, Bam’s page -Golden Closet Films - playlist for 8 short films photographed, recorded, directed, and edited by Jung Kook (NOTE: The playlist is out of order for release dates. #5 [this link] was actually released 1st.) -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & JK’s travel show playlist  -I Am Still documentary playlist -Jung Kook’s solo album related videos: GOLDEN

UNOFFICIAL COLLECTIONS OF BTS MATERIAL

(gathered & maintained by fans)* -The BTS Guide - BTS interviews, letters, lyrics, photos, and events -Bangtan Subs - Vlogs, logs, & Lives with translations - Scroll down playlist.

* Although these websites have what appear to be reliable information from what has been viewed, always be alert for bad translations or inaccurately edited material on any unofficial site you visit.

[cinnamonkuns]

A subtitled version of one of the special anime videos from the official Cinnamoroll Youtube Channel!

This is purely for fun, and because I have not seen translations of these. Some things may he inaccurate, as I am not perfect, and there is definitely multiple ways to translate things.

Please know that I am not fluent! I just understand a decent amount of Japanese!

Some other notes below the cut

translated “yari nokoshita” as “regret not doing,” because it’s simpler and flows well, and makes sense for what Mocha is trying to convey.

there are some other little things that could probably be different, but that’s the main one I wanted to make clear.

each character has a color for their subtitles, they are as follows:

Cinnamoroll - Blue

Milk - Baby Blue

Mocha - Light Pink

Espresso - Dark Purple

Chiffon - Yellow

Cappuccino - Green

If any of the subtitles are off-center, I apologize. It’s been awhile since I’ve done something like this.

[doubleddenden]

Decided to try something different with a schedule I make for my friends in a discord server I'm in.

Going forward, I'll be posting my Toonami Schedules on my blog as well, and my DD ScheDDules too. That's just a little silly schedule I make.

Oh, the "meDDia" section is something I usually do when there's a rerun. In our server, I kinda have free reign over this part, so usually I'll look up a funny video that kinda fits the theming. This go around, since I'm feeling the love for DBZ again, I thought it'd be fun to try some fresh DB content we haven't gotten on the actual Toonami block. I decided to post ep 1 and 2 here since this is my first blog post of the schedule.

The graphic is definitely new for me. I found a font matching the Toonami font online, found the old Toonami emblem/logo, and from there I googled space pictures and did renders and edits in paint.net to get the result you see above. Thinking about changing the colors and doing a little more editing, but not too bad for my first attempt at one of these, right?

Some QA and disclaimers below:

"Why do this?"

I'm not really sure tbh. This kinda became my role in the server I'm in. I try to keep on top of the schedule and changes so everyone else can be informed or make other plans if they like. I wasn't the first to do this in my server, nor am I the only one able to do this, I just... I dunno, kinda did it so the others can catch a break? Life's tough and I like being relied on. I'm the schedule guy now

"Tf is the DD Schedule?"

Well, I am DD. The DD Schedule kinda started just as a little joke a year or two ago, again, I just kinda joke and shoot the shit. Some of my friends get upset with me if I forget or don't do the silly schedule, so I reckon if it makes them happy, I do it.

Sometimes it's good for recap. Sometimes not. Depends on the mood. It's just harmless fun and I like being silly.

"Why the inaccurate Japanese?"

Since Ninja Kamui is subbed, I basically just run my original Ninja Kamui bit through Deepl since I was told it is slightly more accurate than Google translate. No harm was meant if it comes off wrong. In other words, Sub is basically the same as Dub but slight differences.

"What are the numbers and projected end dates?"

Something different I decided to do with this schedule is to keep count of episodes and a possible end date for the season or series on Toonami. The Projected End Dates- PED- is subject to change for marathons that may happen. In fact, I'm pretty sure we're due for a Ninja Kamui marathon or 2 for when the series ends its current run, as they tend to do other originals.

"Why the graphics?"

Dunno, thought it'd be fun to try something different for a change. The schedule I post in our server is usually just text, so I figure this would spice things up.

"Why no time listed?"

Because I live in Central, some if my friends don't. Just assume the schedule starts as normal unless stated otherwise. For me that's 11:00pm central.

"Tf is Nart?"

It's Naruto, that's just my pet name for it.

Couple disclaimers

1. I am not a toonami employee. Just a fan. I have limited data per month and can't watch anime as much as I'd like, so Toonami is a great way for me to watch new things I haven't seen that I can't find on youtube or something.

2. I'm not a mod or admin of this server, more like a town crier or janitor.

If you have questions, feel free to message me and I'll answer whatever

3. Our server is a psuedo fan server, not official, and it's really more of a "whatever" server depending on the mood we're in, from Toonami to streamers to games and shows, etc. None of us are affiliated with Toonami in any official capacity and it's mostly us goofing off about whatever or watching Toonami on Saturdays. It is an 18+ server, fair warning- we try to keep that stuff in the designated channels, but *some* people are gremlins, so it can scare some off.