#victoria hanson

[rose-lily-hale]

yoo a lot of you may be too young to remember but my brain just randomly hit me with this...

remember when victoria(1 lol) dated a werewolf?

[fromthespaceamundo]

Puff Q&A

As published in The Times (Munster, Indiana) on August 8, 2000:

You asked the questions and we passed them along. Check out what the girls had to say to you. Q: Blossom, why do you always wear a red bow in your hair? Kayla Rosiar, 6, Calumet CH Blossom: Because I'm the leader and it goes wonderfully with my long red hair. Q: Bubbles, why are you a little afraid of bugs? They are harmless. Reyna Ortiz, 9, Hammond Bubbles: Bugs are gross, gross, gross! Except for ladybugs, of course. They're sweet and pretty. Q: Buttercup, what Is your favorite thing about kicking evil butt? Victoria Hanson, 11, Valparaiso Buttercup: Everything. I like kicking and punching and showing those bad guys that bad doesn't get you anything but trouble.

Q: Blossom, is it hard having two sisters that are the same age as you? How do you keep them out of your stuff? Jesslyn Truesdale, 7, Calumet City Blossom: No, it's not hard, since we've been together from the beginning. And since Bubbles and Buttercup have completely different interests, it's not hard to keep them out of my stuff. Buttercup likes stuff like punching bags, Bubbles likes crayons and I like books. Q: Bubbles, why do you think Buttercup is mean to you? Miranda Russell, 13, Valparaiso Bubbles: I think she's jealous because she can't color like me. Buttercup: Yeah, right. Q: Dear Buttercup: Why are you so angry all the time? James Oppolo, 5, Hammond Buttercup: I'm not angry. I'm just tough on crime and criminals. Q: Did you have a mom? I'm asking all of you. Allison Penilla, 9, Schererrille Blossom: Nope. Bubbles: Just the Professor. Buttercup: And he's the best dad anyone could ask for. Q: Why doesn't the mayor have a real name like George? Lauren Rental, 10, Hammond Blossom: It's just easier to call him the Mayor. Then he remembers what his job is. Q: Why don't they show the mayor's secretary's face? Kaitlyn Jagar, 10, Hammond Blossom: Ms. Bellum? Buttercup: We see her face all the time. Bubbles: She's beautiful. Q: Bubbles, can you talk to animals? Elizabeth Lanman, 5, Munster Bubbles: Yes, I can speak squirrel and monster and all other animal languages. Q: Dear Bubbles, I want to know if flying is fun. Selena Castillo, 4, Hammond Bubbles: Flying is the funnest. I get to see all the beautiful colors from way up high! Q: Buttercup, why did you pick green for your outfit? Trisha Madura, 5, Munster Buttercup: 'Cause green is awesome. Much stronger than that pink and blue that Blossom and Bubbles wear. Q: Blossom, what do you do in school? Tiffany Madura, 7, Munster Blossom: I like reading and writing and math. Anything to make my young mind grow. Q: Do you like Britney Spears? Karlie Figiel, 5, Hammond Blossom: I like classical music. Buttercup: I like rock. Bubbles: I like birdies singing. Q: What was your first show about? Kelsie Figiel, 7, Hammond Blossom: Well, there was that battle with Roach Coach. He wanted to take over the world, with his army of roaches. Buttercup: That was so cool! Bubbles: No, it wasn't! It was gross! All those bugs! Yuck! Q: How do the Powerpuff girls stay big and strong? Because they fight Mojo Jojo so much? Ellen Wyand, 4, Crown Point Blossom: We stay big and strong because we are superheroes. Bubbles: Thanks to Chemical X. Buttercup: But beating up Mojo sure doesn't hurt.

[dozydawn]

“Model Maxine Restall presents a 1950s style Bruce Oldfield black grosgrain dress with black kitten heel shoes during a photocall to open The Cuting Edge, 50 Years of British Fashion, 1947-1997, exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.”

Photographed by Fiona Hanson.

03 March 1997.

[alotofpockets]

Welcome to 'woso appreciation' where @totaly-obsessed and I simp over woso players, and then share our favourites with you in the form of an appreciation post. Enjoy :)

Leah Willamson | one - two | Arsenal & England

Katie McCabe | one - two | Arsenal & Ireland

Ona Batlle | Barcelona & Spain

Katrina Gorry | West Ham United & Australia

Fridolina Rolfö | one - two | Barcelona & Sweden

Daniëlle van de Donk | Olympique Lyon & The Netherlands

Kyra Cooney-Cross | Arsenal & Australia

Alessia Russo | Arsenal & England

Lena Oberdorf | Wolfsburg & Germany

Mia Fishel | Chelsea & USA

Steph Catley | Arsenal & Austrlia

Georgia Stanway | Bayern & England

Jessie Fleming | Portland Thorns & Canada

Mackenzie Arnold | West Ham United & Australia

Lotte Wubben-Moy | Arsenal & England

Lauren James | Chelsea & England

Misa Rodríguez | Real Madrid & Spain

Zećira Mušović | Chelsea & Sweden

Vivianne Miedema | one - two | Arsenal & The Netherlands

Jule Brand | Wolfsburg & Germany

Alexia Putellas | one - two | Barcelona & Spain

Jennifer Hermoso | Barcelona & Spain

Tobin Heath | USA

Ella Toone | Manchester & England

Ana-Maria Crnogorčević | Atlético Madrid & Switzerland

Leila Ouahabi | Manchester City & Spain

Mapi León | Barcelona & Spain

Ingrid Engen | Barcelona & Norway

Kerstin Casparij | Manchester City & The Netherlands

Grace Clinton | Tottenham Hotspur & England

Lia Wälti | Arsenal & Switserland

Kelley O'Hara | Gotham & USA

Stina Blackstenius | one - two | Arsenal & Sweden

Caitlin Foord | Arsenal & Australia

Daphne van Domselaar | Aston Villa & The Netherlands

Mary Earps | Manchester United & England

Laia Codina | Arsenal & Spain

Jill Roord | Manchester City & The Netherlands

Élisa de Almeida | PSG & France

Hayley Raso | Real Madrid & Australia

Kim Little | Arsenal

Niamh Charles | Chelsea & England

Millie Turner | Manchester United & England

Trinity Rodman | Washington Spirit & USA

Cloé Lacasse | Arsenal & Canada

Victoria Pelova | Arsenal & The Netherlands

Amanda Ilestedt | Arsenal & Sweden

Alanna Kennedy | Manchester City & Australia

Erin Cuthbert | Chelsea & Scotland

Magdalena Eriksson | Bayern München & Sweden

Jackie Groenen | PSG & The Netherlands

Felicitas Rauch | North Carolina Courage & Germany

Beth Mead | Arsenal & England

Sabrina D'Angelo | Arsenal & Canada

Jen Beattie | Bay FC

Sydney Lohmann | Bayern München & Germany

Christen Press | Angel City & USA

Patri Guijarro | Barcelona & Spain

Aitana Bonmatí | Barcelona & Spain

Ellie Carpenter | Olympique Lyon & Australia

Jordan Nobbs | Aston Villa & England

Caroline Graham Hanson | Barcelona & Norway

Wieke Kaptein | FC Twente & The Netherlands

Sara Doorsoun | Eintracht Frankfurt & Germany

Lucy Bronze | Barcelona & England

Alex Morgan | San Diego Wave & USA

Laura Wienroither | Arsenal & Austria

Keira Walsh | Barcelona & England

Beth England | Chelsea & England

Emily Fox | Arsenal & USA

Damaris Egurrola | Olympique Lyon & The Netherlands

Cata Coll | Barcelona & Spain

Pernille Harder | Bayern Munich & Denmark

Lindsay Horan | Olympique Lyon & USA

Laura Freigang | Eintracht Frankfurt & Germany

Guro Reiten | Chelsea & Norway

Esmee Brugts | Barcelona & The Netherlands

Ellie Roebuck | Manchester City & England

Frida Maanum | Arsenal & Norway

Anna Patten | Aston Villa & Ireland

Millie Bright | Chelsea & England

Klara Bühl | Bayern München & Germany

Heather O'Reilly | NC Courage & USA

Sakina Karchaoui | PSG & France

Esme Morgan | Manchester City & England

Maya Le Tissier | Manchester United & England

Lauren Hemp | Manchester City & England

Charlotte Grant | Tottenham Hotspur & Australia

Jana Fernández | Barcelona & Spain

Bruna Vilemala | Barcelona & Spain

Eugénie Le Sommer | Olympique Lyon & France

Chloe Kelly | Manchester City & England

Mallory Swanson | Chicago Red Stars & USA

Giulia Gwinn | Bayern München & Germany

[panelshowsource]

Who would you like to see on BFQOTY that has never made an appearance before?

okay i always take these kinds of asks too seriously but pls bare with me!!

when it comes to panel shows there is a spectrum of preparation: on the far left is a show like mock the week, where literally everything apart from a very smol amount of relevant banter is pre-prepared by the panel (they're given the news stories & scenes we'd like to see ahead of time, the standup categories are chosen around their pre-written bits, and so on); and on the other end of that spectrum is a show like big fat quiz, where the only thing you really prepare is potentially a team name. so — to answer this question i'm thinking about people who are very willing and very good at joining in, people who will comfortably banter with jimmy, people who don't always wait their turn to speak (which works better on a show like, say, 8 out of 10 cats). obviously jimmy throws to each team whilst the teams' answers are being revealed, but for the show to really succeed you need a lot more chat and goofing around and camaraderie than that — so who are some of these confident, friendly, funny people?

well let's get this out of the way we need victoria on bfq right? it helps a lot she's irl pals with jimmy so their dynamic is very comfy and she would probably have so much to say about the news or even admonishing the amount of tiktok-related questions LMAO it's great to imagine her with david but also what about team victoria and lee mack?? THE PEOPLE NEED TO SEE IT

nicola coughlan, graham norton, alan cumming, catherine tate (omg catherine and lee...please GOD...), huge davies, get me a doctor let's go jodie whittaker baybay or our man ncuti, would love to see some drag queens like miss lawrence chaney and the viv of course but there are sooo many amazing uk drag stars, kathy burke, ed gamble, morgana robinson, maggie aderin-pocock

get me my man. joe wilkinson. put him with roisin and one white onion

fuck it go big or go home: jennifer saunders and joanna lumley, fry and laurie(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), tennant and sheen (or tennant and tennant frankly georgia ily), the mighty boosh???

wildcard answer jordan north and william hanson? is that just me? i know jordan has done celeb juice a few times and he was great but i also know in my soul william would be fucking good on a panel show, and their friendship is too sweet

cheating but i'd love to see guz khan back on but with a different partner? i fockin love sarah but strategically speaking for lulz imo that year i think it should have ben judi & guz and sarah & jonathan. i understand wanting to change it up and give us new kinds of teams but i don't think those were the people to do it with. also bring back charlie brooker i have charlie brooker withdrawals........ (charlie on wilty in a couple weeks!!! ahhh!!!)

i'd love to see so many people!!! okay i am done with the longest response ever (do you guys ever read these like 'girl just answer the question')! what about you?? who do you want?

[warningsine]

Taipei/Sydney, Aug. 22 (CNA) The Australian Senate passed an "urgency motion" Wednesday in support of Taiwan's sovereignty and participation in international organizations.

Senators agreed by vote to move the motion: "That United Nations (U.N.) Resolution 2758 of 25th October 1971 does not establish the People's Republic of China's (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan and does not determine the future status of Taiwan in the United Nations, nor Taiwanese participation in U.N. agencies or international organizations."

Supported by lawmakers from across the political spectrum, the motion was co-sponsored by Senators David Fawcett of South Australia and Deborah O'Neill of New South Wales, both of whom visited Taiwan last month to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China's (IPAC) annual conference.

Addressing Parliament House in Canberra, Fawcett, of the main opposition Liberal Party, said the motion was "urgent" because of the "growing risk to the security and stability in the Indo-Pacific."

"It's important not just for the human rights of the 23.5 million people in the democracy that is Taiwan," Fawcett said, "but for the impact that a decrease in security and a conflict there would have on the rules-based order that underpins peace and security around the world, as well as for the global economic impact, which Australia would not escape."

O'Neill followed Fawcett's remarks by saying that "the resolution does not mention Taiwan or address its political status."

"Despite this fact, there is an ongoing and egregious campaign currently underway from the PRC to reinterpret the resolution and misrepresent what the resolution actually does," she said, referring to China's attempts to minimize Taiwan's participation in the international community.

O'Neill, of the ruling Labor Party, said it was "not in the interest of the international community to have 24 million Taiwanese excluded" from critical bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Health Organization.

Senator Jacqui Lambie of Tasmania said that "the people of Taiwan continuously reject reunification with the Chinese Communist Party, with less than 5 percent of support for the reunification in Taiwan."

"The Chinese Communist Party has no business in destroying democracy in Taiwan," she said. "Australia must stand up against the Chinese Communist Party and back the more than 22 million people of Taiwan who choose democracy and freedom over the authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)," she added.

Senator Raff Ciccone of Victoria, who is also deputy government whip in the Senate, said that Australia's economic, trade and cultural interests with Taiwan "cannot be understated."

Pledging to continue energy cooperation and support Taiwan's transition to renewable energies, Ciccone told the house that Australia was currently Taiwan's largest energy supplier, contributing "around two-thirds of Taiwan's coal and almost half of its natural gas."

Senator Pauline Hanson of Queensland voiced her view that Australia and the rest of the world "should recognize Taiwan for the independent sovereign nation it has effectively been since the 1950s."

"[The CCP] regime's highest priority is to capture Taiwan -- most likely by force -- and turn that beautiful island nation of 24 million free people into another oppressed, polluted, communist hellhole," she added.

Rebuking former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, who recently said that the whole world agreed with Beijing's position on Taiwan, Chandler described his claim as "false."

"I think there are questions to be asked about why Australians should pay to support private office for a former official who consistently pushes a false narrative about Australia's policy, especially when that false narrative aligns with that being pushed by foreign regimes such as the CCP," Chandler said.

Finally, Senator Linda Reynolds of Western Australia said Beijing had been "gaslighting" Taiwan and warned that China had formed an "axis of dictatorship and authoritarianism" with Russia, Iran and North Korea.

On Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomed the Australian senators' pro-Taiwan motion, describing it as "just."

"MOFA strongly affirms the Australian parliament's firm support for Taiwan's international participation and thanks Australia and IPAC for speaking out for Taiwan," the ministry told CNA.

"We also call on the international community to jointly counter China's misinterpretation of U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 and China's attempts to make false connections between the resolution and the so-called 'One China' principle."

"We will continue to cooperate with partners like Australia and other countries to jointly defend the core values shared by the global democratic camp and maintain regional peace, stability and prosperity," the ministry added.

The PRC claims Taiwan as a part of its territory and has ramped up threats to use military force to annex the country in recent years. Since assuming China's seat in the U.N. following Resolution 2758 in 1971, the government in Beijing has continually pressured other countries to exclude Taiwan from international organizations.

[the-secret-garden1]

PALESTINE UPDATES 🇵🇸

I've seen lot's of videos and articles highlighting which politicians are supporting Israel. So I'd like to highlight some of the politicians in Australia that are on the right side of history. So when you get in your booth you can look for those that share your values, and that actually represent you. The one's that aren't for supporting a genocide.

Here's a list of the 49 members of Parliament who signed the latest petition:

Dr Anne Aly MP, Federal Member for Cowan

Mr Adam Bandt MP, Federal Member for Melbourne

Hon Linda Burney MP, Federal Member for Barton

Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Member for Port Adelaide

Ms Terri Butler MP, Federal Member for Griffith

Senator the Hon Doug Cameron, Senator for New South Wales

Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Federal Member for Bendigo

Ms Sharon Claydon MP, Federal Member for Newcastle

Senator Sam Dastyari, Senator for New South Wales

Senator Richard Di Natale, Senator for Victoria

Senator Patrick Dodson, Senator for Western Australia

Mr Steve Georganas MP, Federal Member for Hindmarsh

Mr Andrew Giles MP, Federal Member for Scullin

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator for South Australia

Mr Ross Hart MP, Federal Member for Bass

Mr Chris Hayes MP, Federal Member for Fowler

Mr Julian Hill MP, Federal Member for Bruce

Mr Stephen Jones MP, Federal Member for Whitlam

Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore Senator for South Australia

Ms Justine Keay MP, Federal Member for Braddon

Ms Susan Lamb MP, Federal Member for Longman

Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Federal Member for Fenner

Senator Sue Lines, Senator for Western Australia

Senator Gavin Marshall, Senator for Victoria

Senator Nick McKim, Senator for Tasmania

Mr Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons

Senator Claire Moore, Senator for Queensland

Ms Cathy O’Toole MP, Federal Member for Herbert

Mr Graham Perrett MP, Federal Member for Moreton

Senator Louise Pratt, Senator for Western Australia

Senator Lee Rhiannon, Senator for New South Wales

Senator Janet Rice, Senator for Victoria

Ms Michelle Rowland MP, Federal Member Greenway

Ms Rebekah Sharkie MP, Federal Member for Mayo

Senator Rachel Siewert, Senator for Western Australia

Senator Lisa Singh, Senator for Tasmania

Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Federal Member for Lingiari

Ms Anne Stanley MP, Federal Member for Werriwa

Ms Susan Templeman MP, Federal Member for Macquarie

Hon Matthew Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Smith

Senator Anne Urquhart, Senator for Tasmania

Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, Federal Member for Calwell

Senator Larissa Waters, Senator for Queensland

Senator Murray Watt, Senator for Queensland

Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, Senator for Tasmania

Mr Andrew Wilkie MP, Federal Member for Denison

Mr Josh Wilson MP, Federal Member for Fremantle

Senator Nick Xenophon, Senator for South Australia

Mr Tony Zappia MP, Federal Member for Makin

For more information check out:

newmatilda.com

[thecinemarattifilmclub]

Join us as we celebrate the films that we love starting with Movies That Make You Want to HUG the Weekend! The List, in no particular order:

Tenet In Her Shoes John Wick Chicago It's Complicated Train to Busan Honorable Mention: Call Me By Your Name, I Am Legend

Tenet, 2020 From the opening scene, Tenet is an electrifying blend of heart-pounding action and mind-bending science fiction. Director Christopher Nolan delivers a captivating and visually stunning film. The Protagonist, portrayed by John David Washington, is a complex figure who moves through the film asking the same questions we have as viewers. The cast is fantastic, and there's this one unforgettable scene towards the end where The Protagonist has a revelatory, emotionally charged moment with Neil, Robert Pattinson's character, that leaves you heartbroken. I love this movie and will watch it again and again! -Alana

In Her Shoes, 2005 Often overlooked in the flurry of rom-coms released in the early aughts, director Curtis Hanson’s In Her Shoes exists as one of the most endearing films of the genre. In this 2005 gem, the film’s leads, Toni Collette, Cameron Diaz, and Shirley MacLaine, each deliver performances that are beautifully nuanced in telling the story of two estranged sisters finding their way back to each other, and themselves, after reconnecting with their estranged grandmother. Yes, this is a story about love - the unexpected ways we might find it, learning to permit ourselves to experience it, how it profoundly changes us, and what we are willing to do to rebuild it after it’s been broken - but this film is about so much more than that. In Her Shoes pulls the curtain back on how grief and mental illness change our relationships in ways that can reverberate through generations and how we might be able to pick up the pieces and build something beautiful for ourselves. This movie fundamentally changed me when I first watched it. I love watching movies exploring the depths of sisterhood, both loving and complicated, and this one just means so much to me. -Victoria John Wick, 2014 Keanu Reeves, a fan favorite, is dynamite in the John Wick series. The movies are action-packed, well-acted, and feature a simple yet intriguing storyline. Whenever I'm in the mood for an exciting film with snappy dialogue and an interesting cast, I always turn to a John Wick film. Among the series, the original John Wick is my go-to because what's more exhilarating than a grieving hitman seeking vengeance for his puppy and his car? I mean, if "you've effed with the wrong one" was a person, it'd be John Wick. I'm here for it! -Alana Chicago, 2002 Based on the 1926 play and 1975 stage musical of the same name, 2002’s Chicago is a soaring accomplishment from director Rob Marshall. This musical crime dramedy tells the spellbinding tale of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, both inmates on Murderess’ Row at Cook County Jail, as they chase celebrity and notoriety while awaiting trial. What is at once a tour-de-force of its own merit is also an enchanting homage to its source material, this film is one I simply cannot get enough of. The performances from Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and Queen Latifah are electrifying and completely mesmerizing, each wholly embodying their lauded characters. Aside from the spectacular acting each delivers in this film, the musical performances are simply out of this world, with credit to the original music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb respectively, of course, but the production comes to life in a whole new way on the big screen. I watch this film a few times a year and highly recommend keeping the soundtrack in your rotation. -Victoria It’s Complicated, 2009 Oscar-nominated writer and director Nancy Meyers followed up a legendary four-film run (The Parent Trap, What Women Want, Something’s Gotta Give, and The Holiday) with 2009’s rom-com It’s Complicated. Starring Meryl Streep, with charming supporting performances from Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, this film follows a 10-years divorced baker as she navigates life as an empty-nester and discovers what might be next for her - which appears to include an affair with her now-married ex-husband (Baldwin) and a blossoming romance with the architect remodeling her home (Martin). This film explores the complications of divorce and moving on, while highlighting the joys and pits of rediscovering yourself, especially in your golden years. While this film was met with mixed reviews from critics, there is an undeniable sense of the Nancy Meyers charm that makes it the cozy and beloved film it is to me. Like any Meyers film, the set design is a character and story to discover in itself and perhaps one of my favorite elements of this movie - it’s an aesthetic feast! I have loved this movie for years and it’s one of those movies that pulls on your heartstrings, tickles your funny bone, and makes you feel hopeful for the future by the final scene. -Victoria

Train to Busan, 2016 Train to Busan is an electrifying and almost unmatched zombie film. Like any good movie, it has emotional depth. Your investment in the characters and their survival catapults you from scene to scene. Yeon Sang-ho’s directorial choices build the tension and suspense required for the film’s propulsion, but he also incorporates space for you to catch your breath. And with this plot, you'll need it. Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok are a great pair, using their ingenuity and sheer power to fight their way through zombie hoards. Whenever I'm looking for something exciting to watch, this film never fails to deliver. -Alana

[taleswritten]

Under the cut is a list of muses I have for those who can’t open the google doc. Note: the google doc has detailed information about them so if you can, please open it up.

Bold is primary, italic is secondary, regular is by request.

TVD/TO/LEGACIES:

ELENA GILBERT

KATHERINE PEIRCE

DAMON SALVATORE

ALARIC SALTZMAN

LIZZIE SALTZMAN

josie saltzman

caroline forbes

bonnie bennett

Klaus Mikaelson

FINAL FANTASY:

CLOUD STRIFE (ff7r)

aeirth (ff7 remake)

tifa (ff7 remake)

Jill Warrick (ff16)

Clive Rosfield (ff16)

snow villiers

THIRTEEN REASON’S WHY:

Justin Foley

Bryce Walker

Jessica Davis

Clay Jenson

911/911 LONE STAR:

ATHENA GRANT

MADDIE BUCKLEY

OWEN STRAND

TK STRAND

GRACE RYDER

AHS:

Brooke Thompson

Montanna Duke

donovan

BBC SHERLOCK:

SHERLOCK HOLMES

BRIDGERTON:

Simon Bassett

Daphne Bridgerton

kate sharma/bridgerton

Penelope Featherington

BTVS/ATS

Buffy Summers

CORDELIA CHASE

CAOS:

SABRINA SPELLMAN

ONE CHICAGO:

natalie manning

JAY HALSTEAD

ADAM RUZEK

KIM BURGESS

Hank Voight

CRIMINAL MINDS:

Spencer Reid

Emily Prentiss

DAREDEVIL:

MATT MURDOCK

DEXTER:

DEXTER MORGAN

DCTV:

SARA LANCE

JOHN CONSTANTINE

SPOONER

EUPHORIA:

JULES VAUGHN

RUE BENNETT

FROM DUSK TIL DAWN:

Seth Gecko

Kate Fuller

GOOD GIRLS:

BETH BOLAND

Greys’ Anatomy:

meredith grey

JO WILSON

CARINA DELUCA

Ameila Shepard

GAME OF THRONES:

DANY

Jon Snow

Sansa Stark

NCB HANNIBAL:

WILL GRAHAM

HAUNTING OF BLY MANNER:

DANI CLAYTON

PETER QUINT

HEMLOCK GROVE

PETER RUMANCEK

HTGAWM:

CONNOR WALSH

LAW AND ORDER SVU:

OLIVIA BENSON

Elliot Stabler

kathleen stabler

alex cabot

casey novak

LOST GIRL:

BO DENNIS

LUCIFER:

CHLOE DECKER

lucifer morningstar

mazikeen

MINDHUNTER:

Holden Ford

POSE:

ANGEL EVANGALISTA

BLANCA EVANGALISTA

PRODIGAL SON:

MALCOLM BRIGHT

RIVERDALE:

ARCHIE ANDREWS

BETTY COOPER

TONI TOPAZ

CHERYL BLOSSOM

FP Jones

JUGHEAD JONES

ROSWELL NEW MEXICO:

MAX EVANS

LIZ ORTECHO

STRANGER THINGS:

NANCY WHEELER

BILLY HARGROVE (BILLY’S TATTOOS POST SEASON THREE HERE )

STATION 19:

Vic Hughes

SUPERNATURAL:

Dean Winchester

THE MAGICIANS:

ELIOT WAUGH

MARGO HANSON

THE WITCHER (GAME, TV SHOW, AND BOOK MIXED MEDIA):

GERALT (please note, geralt has cat-eyes. not the eyes we see in the show. if you need a visual, think game geralt)

CIRI

TRUE BLOOD:

SOOKIE STACKHOUSE

TARA THORTON

jessica hamby

JASON STACKHOUSE

SAM MERLOTTE

WYNONNA EARP:

WYNONNA EARP

WAVERLY EARP

NICOLE HAUGHT

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY:

KLAUS HARGREEVES

ALLISON HARGREEVES

VAN HELSING:

Vanessa Van Helsing

YOU:

BECK

JOE GOLDBERG

LOVE QUINN

THEO

FORTY QUINN

DCU:

WONDER WOMAN/DIANA PRINCE

HARLEY QUINN (au verse 1 here)

DESCENDANTS:

HARRY HOOK

MAL BERTHA

EVIE GRIMHILDE

MCU:

DEADPOOL/WADE WILSON

EDDIE BROCK/VENOM

STEVE ROGERS/CAPTAIN AMERICA

WANDA MAXIMOFF

BUCKY BARNES

NATASHA ROMANOFF

YELENA BELOVA

THOR

LOKI

MICHAEL MORBIUS

Peter Parker (the amazing spiderman)

POTC:

CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW

ASSASSIN’S CREED SERIES:

JACOB FRYE

EVIE FRYE

EIVOR

KASSANDRA

DETRIOT BECOME HUMAN:

Connor

DRAGON AGE:

MORRIGAN

FENRIS

GARRETT HAWKE

MARIAN HAWKE

CYBERPUNK:

V (both male and v, both streetkid and corpo)

JOHNNY SILVERHAND

JUDY ALVAREZ

LAST OF US:

joel miller

ELLIE

LEGEND OF ZELDA:

LINK

RESIDENT EVIL:

ADA WONG

LEON KENNEDY (previously traumamade)

ETHAN WINTERS

LADY DIMITRESCU

Claire Redfield

dimitrescu daughters

TOMB RAIDER:

LARA CROFT

UNCHARTED:

NATHAN DRAKE

BLEACH:

ichigo kurosaki

GRIMMJOW JAEGERJAQUEZ

VAMPYR:

JOHNATHAN REID

BLACK BUTLER:

SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS

BLUE EXORCIST

RIN OKAMARU

HELLSING:

SERAS VICTORIA

INTEGRA HELLSING

NARUTO:

NARUTO UZUMAKI

TSUNADE

SEVEN DEADLY SINS:

BAN

VAMPIRE KNIGHT:

yuuki cross/kuran

ZERO KIYRUU

OUAT:

Regina Mills

Emma Swan

SOA:

JAX TELLER

VENUS

GEMMA TELLER

WHITE COLLAR:

Neal Caffrey

FAR CRY:

FAITH SEED

NEW AMSTERDAM:

MAX GOODWIN

CRUELLA:

CRUELLA DE VILLE

MASS EFFECT:

JOHN SHEPARD

JANE SHEPARD

KAIDAN

SAMARA

KASUMI

MIRANDA

DOCTOR WHO:

rose tyler

GOSSIP GIRL REBOOT:

ZOYA LOTT

MAX WOLFE

DOOM PATROL:

JANE

LARRY TRAINOR

A WAY OUT:

LEO CARUSO

CASTLE:

RICHARD CASTLE

BITTEN:

ELENA MICHAELS

TEEN WOLF:

CHRIS ARGENT

ALLISON ARGENT

SCOTT MCCALL

LYDIA MARTIN

STILES STILINSKI

THE FLASH:

BARRY ALLEN

NORA WEST ALLEN

BART WEST ALLEN

IRIS WEST

CAITLYN SNOW

KILLER FROST

SUCKERPUNCH

BABY DOLL

SHADOW HUNTERS

ISABELLE

ALEC

HOUSE OF ASHES

JASON

THE MEDIUM

MARIANNE

THE LAST KINGDOM

UHTRED RAGNARSON

Iseult

MOON KNIGHT

STEVEN GRANT/MARC

FIRST KILL

Calliope Burns

Juliette Fairmont.

THE QUARRY

Kaityln Ka

Dylan Lenivy

Laura Kearny

THE SANDMAN

Dream/Morpheus

INTEVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

Louis De Pointe

Claudia

HORIZON SERIES

Aloy

THE VAMPIRE ACADEMY (TV SERIES)

Rose Hathaway

NETFLIX’S WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Addams

Morticia Addams

Enid Sincliar

DAYS GONE

Deacon St. John

QUEEN CHARLOTTE - A BRIDGERTON STORY

Queen Charlotte

MAYFAIR WITCHES

Rowan Fielding

Critical Role (currently caught up to episode 97 and both seasons of the animated show)

Vax

Vex

Keylith

THE EVIL WITHIN

Sebastian 

Baldur's Gate 3:

Astarion

Karlach

Orin

Hazbin Hotel:

Angel Dust

Charlie Morningstar

Niffty

Alastor

Outlander:

Claire Fraser

[ranger-ribbons]

Peony, Ursinia, Yellow Bell+Ninja Storm; Tori x Kapri~

Sure sure!

Peony - Anger

Ursinia - Trickery

Yellow Bell - Rebirth

~

Kapri watches, almost apathetic, as her beloved is strapped to the table. "It's okay," she soothes. "You'll be just fine in a few minutes, I promise."

"Let me go! Let me go, damn it!" the girl shouts, twisting and turning under the hands of Kapri's "help." The blond twists one way and then the other, meeting Kapri's eyes with her own. She's not just angry, she's furious. Kapri can see the storms in her beloved girlfriend's gaze. "You tricked me!" she accuses.

"Tricked you?" Kapri repeats. "No," she says. "I saved you."

With that, she turns away and lets her hired hands do as they please with her beloved. As Tori begins to scream, Kapri crosses the doorway and slams the door behind her. Maybe in the next life, Kapri thinks, leaning against the door with tears in her eyes. Maybe in the next life, but not this time. Kapri sniffles, blinking away her tears.

Later that year, Kapri will visit a grave. The grave will be for Victoria Hanson, daughter, sister, girlfriend. Gone, but not forgotten. Kapri will go with tears in her eyes, crying for the girl she loves, crying for the woman who loved her. She will kneel at the side of the grave and cry for hours. She will lay a bouquet of flowers on the graveside, peonies, ursinia, and yellow bells. Kapri will sit at the grave and cry until she can cry no more for her lost love and pray that next time will be better, but... Not this time.

Kapri sniffles as she stands and begins to head back home, wiping the tears from her face. Not this time.

~ @augment-techs

[submalevolentgrace]

..."I was born right before Australia — the "most successful multicultural society" in the world — elected Pauline Hanson to federal parliament, where she used her maiden speech to declare: "I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians."

But even before that, Australian migration policy was never truly welcoming to people who aren't white. There was the 1855 decision to impose a tax on Chinese migrants entering Victoria. The White Australia Policy made it difficult for non-European migrants to enter Australia from 1901 to the '70s. And since the 1970s, migrants from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa have continued to face racism.

People from migrant communities, like my parents, have succeeded in the 20th century in spite of the various hoops they had to jump through to call this place home. Many of their peers have toiled away, but not experienced the same success.

But it may be even more difficult now for migrants to achieve what my parents and others have.

My partner — who has lived in Australia for almost a decade, while working and studying for multiple university degrees — still doesn't know if she'll be able to live here long term. Many of our friends are in a similar situation.

Migrants can live and work in Australia for decades and still be uncertain about whether they'll ever be able to make a permanent home. There are some 12,000 asylum seekers in Australia with no permanent rights to work or study, while offshore processing still has bipartisan government support. And a 2021 study found three in four international students were being paid below minimum casual wages by their employers.

Meanwhile, migrants with disabilities or health conditions continue to be denied visas and permanent residency under the Migration Act's health requirement. 

We are wanted for our cheap labour and interesting food, but we are still not fully welcome. 

I won't be grateful while Australia continues to market itself as a welcoming country when in reality our policies tell migrants and refugees that we do not belong."...

[lifesizehysteria]

9:A song that makes you happy 11:A song that you never get tired of

12:A song from your preteen years

13:One of your favorite 80’s songs

14:A song that you would love played at your wedding 16:One of your favorite classical songs

17:A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke

23:A song that you think everybody should listen to 28:A song by an artist with a voice that you love

29:A song that you remember from your childhood

30:A song that reminds you of yourself

Oh goodness! Sorry I'm only getting to this, I had to have time to sit down and do all of these! :)

A song that makes me happy: The Sound of Music. I love this song (and movie) so much, I have the last line tattooed on my arm.

A song I never get tired of: Honey Honey from the Mamma Mia soundtrack. I've been listening to this song since 2008 and I still sing along just as loud as I did back then. It's a forever favorite.

A song from my preteen years: S Club Party. This song is still a genuine bop.

A favorite 80s song: Whoever's in New England by Reba McEntire.

A favorite classical song: I've sung and played so many over the years that they kind of blend together now but one opera song I've loved since I was in high school is Nessun Dorma (performed here by Pavarotti) and it's the one that sprang to mind. I don't know that I could pick a single favorite tbh.

A song I'd sing as a duet: I don't really sing karaoke so idk if I'd do it in that capacity but I would take any opportunity to sing Take Me or Leave Me from Rent.

A song everyone should listen to: It's not going to be for everyone, but you're never going to appeal to everyone. But I think that the way Eric Whitacre uses dissonance, dynamics, and words (both lyrically and the actual phonetic sounds) in the song Sleep is something everyone should experience. It's one of my all time favorite choral pieces.

A song by an artist with a voice that I love: How am I only supposed to pick one??? When I really consider vocal tone alone, it's gotta come down to Julie Andrews, Megan Hilty, or Celine Dion. So here's one from each of them. Crazy World from the Victor/Victoria Soundtrack (Julie Andrews). Be a Man by Megan Hilty. All By Myself by Celine Dion. (There's a really cool youtube video dedicated to the significance of the key change in this song, btw, and that's why I picked it. It's not even a top 5 fave for me but that moment is *chefs kiss* Def worth checking out for any Celine fans and/or music nerds.)

A song that reminds you of childhood: Everybody by Backstreet Boys takes me back to being 9 and dancing around my bedroom better than just about anything else. Spice Girls and Hanson come in as close runners up, though.

A song that reminds me of me: I don't really know but Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop by Landon Pigg is a song that I've always felt gives a Me vibe. That's the best I got for you lol

Thanks for asking!!

[bikinibottomdayz]

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 RELEASE

All my videos can be found here, full release under the read more! I am also offering the two Groundhog Day videos as a bundle for 20 USD! If interested, please contact me at bikinibottomtrading@gmail.com!

This release includes: Cats (closing), Without You, MJ, Groundhog Day x2

CATS September 8, 2024 (M) | Off-Broadway | 4K MP4 (10.54GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Baby (Victoria), Jonathan Burke (Mungojerrie), Tara Lashan Clinkscales (Booth Singer/Police Officer/Server), André De Shields (Old Deuteronomy), Sydney James Harcourt (Rum Tum Tugger), Rodrick Covington (Macavity), Dava Huesca (Rumpleteazer), Dudney Joseph Jr. (Munkustrap), Capital Kaos (DJ), Junior LaBeija (Gus), Robert "Silk" Mason (Mistoffelees), "Tempress" Chasity Moore (Grizabella), Bryce Faris (u/s Tumblebrutus), Xavier Reyes (Jennyanydots), Nora Schell ( Bustopher Jones), Bebe Nicole Simpson (Demeter), Emma Sofia (Cassandra/Skimbleshanks), Kendall Grayson Stroud (Electra), Phumzile Sojola (Booth Singer/Police Officer/Server), Garnet Williams (Bombalurina), Teddy Wilson Jr. (Sillabub) Notes: Great 4K capture of this production’s closing performance! Old Deutoronomy’s entrance sequence, which is approximately 8 minutes long, is blacked out due to the theatre-wide standing ovation. Some action on the balconies or in the audience couldn’t be captured, and because a lot of the staging uses the entire theatre, there are frequent wideshots. Some obstruction in the top right that blocks off a bit of action (mostly at the beginning). Some moments of wandering and unfocusing. The crowd is loud and enthusiastic, which is encouraged, but does mean some moments are difficult to hear and the audio is overwhelming. Curtain call is included (but mostly blindshot), audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBGUzF | ASKING $16 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

GROUNDHOG DAY August 12, 2023 (E) | Off West End | 4K MP4 (9.9GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Andy Karl (Phil Connors), Tanisha Spring (Rita Hanson), Eve Norris (Nancy), Andrew Langtree (Ned Ryerson), Kamila Fernandes (Debbie), Aimee Fisher (Joelle), Nick Hayes (Ralph), Jacqueline Hughes (Piano Teacher), Ashlee Irish (Larry), Chris Jenkins (Gus), Billy Nevers (Fred), Mark Pearce (Sheriff), Ben Redfern (Buster), Durone Stokes (Deputy), Zack Guest (s/w Billy), Jez Unwin (Jenson), Annie Wensak (Mrs Lancaster) Notes: Great 4K capture of the run’s original closing date before the extension! There is a minor head obstruction on the bottom right that doesn’t block off much. There is also a pole obstruction on the far right that blocks off a little bit of action. Increased wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout leading to some wide shots and missed action. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQSpK | ASKING $15 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

GROUNDHOG DAY August 8, 2023 | Off West End | 4K MP4 (9.88GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Andy Karl (Phil Connors), Tanisha Spring (Rita Hanson), Eve Norris (Nancy), Andrew Langtree (Ned Ryerson), Kamila Fernandes (Debbie), Aimee Fisher (Joelle), Nick Hayes (Ralph), Jacqueline Hughes (Piano Teacher), Ashlee Irish (Larry), Chris Jenkins (Gus), Billy Nevers (Fred), Mark Pearce (Sheriff), Ben Redfern (Buster), Durone Stokes (Deputy), Zack Guest (s/w Billy), Jez Unwin (Jenson), Annie Wensak (Mrs Lancaster) Notes: Great 4K capture! Generally less well filmed than other videos. Increased wandering and unfocusing throughout leading to some wide shots and missed action. Head is sometimes visible on the bottom but never blocks anything. Some washout on wider shots. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQt1j | ASKING $15 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD October 16, 2022 (M) | Broadway | 4K MP4 (13.63GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: James Romney (Albus Potter), Brady Dalton Richards (Scorpius Malfoy), Steve Haggard (Harry Potter), Rachel Leslie (u/s Ginny Potter), Jenny Jules (Hermione Granger), David Abeles (Ron Weasley), Tom Stephens (u/s Draco Malfoy), Lauren Nicole Cipoletti (Delphi), Nadia Brown (Rose Granger-Weasley), Michela Cannon (Moaning Myrtle / Polly Chapman), Edward James Hyland (Amos Diggory / Albus Dumbledore), Karen Janes Woditsch (Professor McGonagall / Dolores Umbridge), Ben Horner (Sorting Hat), Stephen Spinella (Severus Snape / Lord Voldemort), Kevin Matthew Reyes (Craig Bowker Jr), Jax Jackson (Yann Fredericks), Dan Piering (Karl Jenkins), Will Carlyon (Cedric Diggory / James Potters), Judith Lightfoot Clarke (Trolley Witch), Kevin Rico Angulo (Professor Mazoni), Oge Agulué (V World General), Ted Deasy (Station Master), Ebony Blake (Madam Hooch), Jack Koenig (Ministry Official), Chelsey Arce, Quinn Blades, Kira Fath, Stephanie Gomérez, Spencer LaRue, Sarita Amani Nash, Alexandra Peter, William Rhem Jr, Maya Thomas, Chris Jarman (Voice of Phone Box), Paul Thornley (voice of Ludo Bagman) Notes: Great 4K capture of Rachel and Tom as Ginny and Draco respectively! The filming is a little rough, especially in Act One, due to usher vigilance. Minor obstruction that is most prevalent in the first few minutes, and a few short blackouts. More moments of wandering and unfocusing than usual. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://mega.nz/folder/phZW3RBD#VOsOBZLheENBiz9zeSyhHw | ASKING $18 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

MJ June 11, 2024 | Broadway | 4K MP4 (10.05GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Elijah Rhea Johnson (MJ), Apollo Levine (Rob/Joseph Jackson), Whitney Bashor (Rachel), Ilario Grant (u/s Michael), Max Chambers (Little Michael), Jace Bently (Little Marlon), Tré Frazier (u/s Tour Singer/Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones/Jackie Wilson [Vocal]), Bre Jackson (u/s Kate/Katherine Jackson), Gabriel Ruiz (Alejandro), Antoine L. Smith (Nick/Berry Gordy/Don Cornelius/Doctor), Joey Sorge (Dave), Lloyd A. Boyd III (Tour Dancer/Randy Jackson/Jackie Wilson [Dancer]), John Edwards (Tour Singer/Jackie Jackson/James Brown [Vocal]), Kali May Grinder (Tour Dancer/Soul Train Dancer), Carine-Kay Louchiey (Tour Dancer/Suzanne de Passe/Isley Brother [Dancer]), Michelle Mercedes (Tour Dancer/Isley Brother [Dancer]/Nicholas Brother), D. Jerome (s/w Tour Dancer/Fred Astaire), Michael Harmon (s/w Tour Dancer/Bob Fosse/Newscaster), Nick T. Daly (Keith/Jermaine Jackson/Isley Brother [Vocal]), Zachary Downer (Tour Dancer/Marlon Jackson/James Brown [Dancer]/Nicholas Brother) Notes: Excellent 4K capture of this show. Some minor head obstruction on the right that cuts off a little action. Increased wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBuGSH | ASKING $20 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

WITHOUT YOU May 15, 2023 | Off Broadway | 4K MP4 (6.4GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Anthony Rapp Notes: Okay 4K capture of this moving show in its final few weeks. There’s increased wandering and unfocusing throughout due to the small space and intense usher presence. Some action on the extreme sides were cut off. In general, framing is much worse than usual as the camera was often pointed too high. Parts of the show in the second half were filmed in blind wideshot. Washout is semi frequent on wider shots. One exchange, lasting about a minute, was missed and instead a wall was filmed. Overall though, not a bad capture of a fairly difficult show to film. Audio is fed from external source, curtain call is audio only. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjADZ4m | ASKING $15 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL MARCH 2, 2025

[seraphim-sophia-morningstar]

Barbara Buckzo

Nicknames:

Barbie (Prefered name)

Barb wire (Stage Name)

Like:

Souls

Children (Not in a Chris Hanson way)

Dislikes:

Her Dad

Her Brother

Her past in the Circus

Sexuality and Gender: Female Lesbian

Speices: Imp/Succubus Crossbreed. (76% Imp 25% Succubus)

Abilities:

Night vision

Temptation

Flexibility

Simple hand magic

Occupation:

Improv

Prostitute (Formerly)

Circus Preformer (Formerly)

Caretaker (Seasonal)

Family:

Pharmacist (Currently)

Cash Buckzo (Father)

Tilla Buckzo (Mother)

Unnamed wife

Blitzø Buckzo (Twin Brother)

Victoria Mayday (Niece)

Other relationships:

Verosika Mayday (Occasional Employer / Friend)

Fizzarolli (former friend/ past coworker)

Appearance:

She is 165 cm, and she has red skin. She has red irises and yellow sclera. She has a long narrow head, with a pair of large curly horns colored black with thin white stripes. She has a few geometric tattoos. Has plantigrade feet/legs (a Succubus feature). Has external sex organs. (a Succubus feature).

Fun Fact:

[intrinsicfilth]

MUSES:

Femmes (female to male):

Julian Keyes

Bar tender, 30, submissive Zane Philips

Harrison Williams

Prince, 27, submissive, Tom Holland

Garrett Holden

Cameraman, 36, switch Max Thieriot

Alejandro Espinosa

Paintball course owner, 43, submissive DJ Cotrona

Zander Miller

Massause, 27, submissive Mason Gooding

Ethan Klein

Pro rugby player, 32, switch Darren Barnett

Stephen Ramirez

Model, 29, submissive Taylor Zakhar Perez

Sebastian Kent

Escort, 28, submissive Austin Butler

Roderick Morgan

Stay at home dad, 43, submissive Chris Evans

Knox Foreman

Hunting goods store owner, 45, switch Joel Kinnaman

Simon Rothman

Escort, 35, submissive Jonathan Bailey

Brent Myers

Rancher, 45, submissive Jensen Ackles

Leigh Sammon

OF content creator, 23, submissive Jack Champion

Sean Eisner

Streamer, 26, switch Charlie Gillespie

Adam Griffith

Personal trainer, 39, submissive Aldis Hodge

Wil Dery

Social worker, 29, submissive Shawn Mendes

Henrik Hanson

Musician, 41, submissive Travis Van Winkle

Liam Boughton

Robotics engineer, 29, submissive Nicholas Galitzine

Noah Huggins

Paranormal investigator, 31, submissive Phil Dunster

Hommes (male to female):

Nessa Diaz

OF content creator, 22, dominant, top, 10 inches Jenna Ortega

Lindsay Onses

Socialite, 24, dominant, top, 9.5 inches Sabrina Carpenter

Victoria Kenney

Serial killer, 23, dominant, top, 11 inches Sophie Thatcher

Samantha Carlson

Dog trainer, 28, switch, top, 9 inches Courtney Eaton

Selina Horton

Cheerleading coach, 27, dominant, top, 10 inches Grace Van Dien

Adrianna Bach

FX artist, 28, dominant, top, 10.5 inches Victoria Pedretti

Addy Campbell

Paramedic, 29, dominant, top, 11 inches Natalia Dyer

Lorelei Samuels

Lounge singer, 24, switch, versatile, 9.5 inches Renee Rapp

[meals-and-memories]

Post 2: Lygon Street Foodscape

Carlton’s Lygon Street foodscape is recognised by its predominantly Italian culinary culture, often being referred to as Melbourne’s ‘Little Italy’. The strip comprises of numerous Italian restaurants, cafes, gelaterias, bars, and shops. Whilst other cuisines occupy some space along the strip such as French patisseries, or Mexican and Greek options, Italian cuisine continues to dominate the area since the rise in Italian migrants post-WWII (Hajek et al., 2023). 

As seen in Figure 1, the lengthy Lygon Street strip preserves a bustling and busy ambience, especially at night. The sounds of cars accelerating, street traffic, plates clattering, socialising, Italian accents and music are prevalent along the street. There are a variety of places to choose from, ranging from stereotypical Italian restaurants with sentimental energy to elegant and costly rooftop bars with Italian inspired flavours. 

Figure 1

Lygon Street

Note. Adapted from The Age by Melissa Cunningham. (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-evolution-of-lygon-street-has-melbourne-s-little-italy-had-its-day-20181011-p508zn.html). 2018.

I have had many experiences visiting this foodscape, given my Italian background. Although three generations of my family have now lived in Melbourne, exposure to elements of Italy have been preserved. Lygon Street has remained a central gathering point for my friends and family due to its inner-suburban nature and memorable flavours and scents. Seeing each other, sharing meals together, tasting and smelling the recognisable herbs and spices in a familiar and comfortable setting has allowed a sense of nostalgia to occur every visit to Lygon Street.

Furthermore, family traditions and frequent visits to Lygon Street have promoted my own aspirations to one day visit Italy. Whilst Lygon Street may encompass stereotypes or appropriations of Italian cuisine, this is the closest form of ‘Italy’ I have experienced. 

Overall, I primarily enjoy visiting Lygon Street due to the memories I have associated with this foodscape. 

References

Hajek, J., Hasnain, A., & Hanson, C. (2023). 5 Exploring the Italianità of Melbourne’s Little Italy: Lygon Street, Carlton. In J. Hajek, C. Norrby, H. L. Kretzenbacher, & D. Schüpbach (Eds.), Multilingualism and Pluricentricity(pp. 123–146). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501511974-006