#well blah blah blah helmet kink blah blah blah

[skitskatdacat63]

This is a special genre of f1 picture(to ME.)

[elenatria]

Making a separate post (and trying not to hijack too much).

thesaltofcarthage

@elenatria omgs the yellow cape is TOTALLY an action figure accessory. (In fact, it came with the Loki action figure that I got. I ditched it. It’s ugly.) And I totally agree with you about the fun of the flashy comic book/’80s aesthetic. I actually don’t care for Sakaarian blue because it’s… muddy? there’s definitely yellow in it. It’s not a true, clear blue. Completely goes with the planet and the storyline; I just don’t care for the color.

I read Loki’s interactions with the Grandmaster (and also no disrespect to shippers) as Loki doing whatever he had to do to survive and claw his way out of the pits. The Grandmaster is bananas, and murderous, however much fun Jeff Goldbum was to watch, and whatever Loki did with him (sugar daddy, boy toy, flavor of the week, concubine, sex worker, etc.) was about Loki trying to find an advantage and, you know, not get murdered by gladiators or a melty stick, not about a consensual, equal relationship. But that’s my reading, and I don’t insist that anyone else read it that way. :)

I know which interview you mean, which is part of why I read it that way. It’s the Grandmaster decking out his newest sugar baby in his colors, marking Loki as his possession.

@thesaltofcarthage​ noooo you ditched the yellow cape noooooo ahhahahahaha NOOOO. XD *tiny yellow cape fetish*

Tbh I removed it as well as the helmet (and I’m keeping them separately) because I prefer him without his accessories. I like him plain, standing side by side with Thor right next to my salt and pepper set so I can gaze at them every time I wash the dishes lol. I would have gladly paid for at least one of their Hot Toys figures but then I thought $250 are not worth it if you can’t even undress them or give them sexy poses  lol.

(Humongous champagne glass alert).

Muddy, I see what you mean. Somehow I don’t mind its muddiness, I don’t know why. Maybe because it reminds me of the colours of a beetle...? But you’re right, it’s not a clear blue. And yes, it completely goes with the planet and the storyline. There’s a reason why Loki was dressed like that only in Sakaar.

Ha! You’re scratching an itch I’ve been trying to ignore for a year now, you know that?...

I don’t like to discuss this publicly, not only because my best Thorki friends happen to be Frostmaster shippers as well (and I love and respect them to bits) but also because the  last time I reblogged something saying why some of us won’t accept that relationship as 100% canon I got hijacked by “WHY THE HELL DON’T YOU LIKE/ACCEPT FROSTMASTER, WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU, LOKI WAS HAVING FUN AND WHY NOT BLAH BLAH BLAH” and I was like.... stfu...? This is my blog...? You either respect my opinion without aggressively intruding  (which was in no way hijacking your posts) or you don’t...?

And normally I don’t discuss about things I don’t like, I blacklist them. Out of sight, out of mind.

But now that I found you let me stretch my legs and say that...

Indeed that’s how I see this relationship as well. Loki had to survive. I don’t know if he was thrown into a cell or in the arena like Thor was, probably not, he’s not the warrior type, and he didn’t qualify as “food” either because the minute the Grandmaster cast eyes on him he saw a different type of delicious “meal”. Loki knew that and  he took advantage. 

I have no doubt whatsoever that Loki too had an obedience disc planted on his neck (he’s a powerful Asgardian god after all) that he gradually convinced the Grandmaster to remove. We know how, he “gained his trust”, and the obedience disc is a nasty little thing even if the Grandmaster finds it “erotic” (because OF COURSE he would, it’s the equivalent of shackles and chains, right?). That whole scenario may be sexy to some (the tentacles too), but to me it’s icky. Don’t ask me why but I’d rather die in the arena like Thor was willing to do than “befriend” a lunatic and abusive tyrant like the Grandmaster. Maybe it’s the prude in me, or the “freedom or death” motto my country has brainwashed us with since childhood. With your shield or on it, that kind of stuff.

Jeff Goldblum is WACKY and GORGEOUS and FUNNY AS HELL and he represents everything that’s good about Ragnarok. But if you strip his character from all the funness, he’s abusive af, and he knew Loki would leave him the minute he got the chance (”Where do you think you’re going?”). And the Grandmaster, like any self-centered abusive tyrant, doesn’t like losing his toys. Because don’t tell me Loki was anything more than a glorified dildo to him. Some shippers like to think that Loki found his real family in Sakaar but real families don’t put obedience discs on people.

So it’s not exactly a relationship based on mutual respect and equality. It’s not a relationship based on free will and choice.  It’s not like Loki *wanted* to stay on Sakaar no matter what - he abandoned a very much alive Grandmaster to help Thor and save Asgard. It’s more like he had no choice and he thought, since he was a sex slave and all, he might as well enjoy his time there. And there’s nothing truly consensual about it, not when the Grandmaster stops him in his tracks and you can see Loki not reacting, holding back, fear in his eyes. I have no doubt whatsoever that he had the time of his life and loved being a sugar baby, being treated like a doll or a Pretty Woman or what have you. But that’s... concubine mentality, isn’t it? Slave mentality. I just don’t have the stomach for it.

Again, I have no intention whatsoever to kink-shame master/slave shippers, the film was out one year ago, who cares anymore. And let’s face it,  I’m  jealous on behalf of Thor, monogamy is my kink so to speak. But I mean you can even forget about the sexual subtext, forget about it - it’s still frustrating to see your own brother “having fun” and pretending he doesn’t know you when you’re tied up in a chair; and then learning that he got to be friends with that psycho. Which, of course, is totally in character for Loki, it’s what he would totally do (isn’t that what he kinda did with Thanos and the Black Order? Adopt, adapt and improve). OF COURSE Loki had no choice, Thor failed to see that in that cell only because Loki was being so nonchalant about it. I kinda see now why Taika haters were so pissed off. XD Taika’s Loki was too “light” and carefree for them.

“It’s the Grandmaster decking out his newest sugar baby in his colors, marking Loki as his possession” - *gags* X__X  Yeap. That’s their relationship in a nutshell. Because if the Grandmaster didn’t mark his territory, if he didn’t proclaim his ownership over Loki, who would?

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the one thing I can’t stand about Ragnarok, the one thing I will never accept. Because to me that whole relationship is so so dark and twisted and toxic. There, I said it.

Now I’ll stfu. Because it’s only a movie, and I can still ship Thorki with all my heart and soul. 

[ijustwant2write]

Love is blind, literally-Happy Lowman x Blind!Reader One Shot

(GIF credit to owner)

Masterlist

Summary: This was requested by @mettejeppsen: ‘Hello again! 😄 A request where reader is Tara’s friend from college and comes to visit her in Charming. Happy starts to fall for reader but she is a very sweet girl and she’s also blind (from an accident when she was young. Her vision is very blurry/foggy and she can only see rough shapes. Happy is very kind towards her and she falls for him too! Some fluff and maybe smut? Thank you again! 😘😄’

Characters: Happy Lowman x Blind!Reader

Meanings: (Y/N)= Your name (Y/H/L)= Your hair length (Y/H/C)= Your hair colour

Warnings: Bit of smut

A/N: Thought I would try to write in the third person, I always write with first and it seems easier to do to fit with this plot.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Happy watched as his brothers played pool in front of him, leaning against a wall and drinking a beer. It was no different from any other week. They would have church, some shit would go down, then bigger shit happened before they all returned home or to the clubhouse to have a drink. It had been relatively quiet for the Sons, though they welcomed it with a warm embrace.

The door to the clubhouse opened, Tara walking through and holding a woman’s hand. Happy took no notice, she would just be here to see Jax. He heard the women speaking to Jax and a couple of others, finally deciding to take a glance to see who Tara had dragged along. The Sons had seen how her friends and colleagues looked at them, would this one be any different?

However, he was very surprised as he spotted her. She stood so tall, so confidently next to the intimidating bikers. Her (Y/H/L), (Y/H/C) caught his eye first before scanning her body. Without thinking, he licked his lips, liking what he saw. But the only thing he couldn’t see was her face as she was wearing sunglasses. His smirk fell, wondering why she hadn’t taken them off yet. Enticed by her, he decided to join the group that was forming, wanting to check out this woman further.

Tara was introducing everyone.“Oh, and this is Happy. Happy, this is (Y/N).”

“Happy? I’ve never heard that name before. Sorry, I’m sure you hear that all the time.” the woman he now knew as (Y/N) smiled though wasn’t facing him.

“Isn’t it a bit dark to wear sunglasses?” he tried to joke.

Everyone around him looked at Happy in shock, some holding back snickers. He was confused, what had he done wrong? (Y/N) smiled, her shoulders started to shake as she laughed.

“Um, I guess it is. Well, the thing is, I’m basically blind.”

Happy’s eyes widened, he couldn’t believe he hadn’t thought of that. He had been so distracted by how beautiful she was. Instead of getting offended, (Y/N) just kept on laughing, causing the others to join her. Just before Happy could apologise, Tara spoke first, announcing that they were leaving and would be back for the regular party that night.

The men stayed silent as the two ladies walked away, turning towards Happy as the door shut behind them. They all had a smirk on their faces, Happy didn’t like it. He just slumped away to his corner again, blocking out the teasing from his brothers.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

“You know, I cant remember the last time I went to a party like this. Course I’ve been out to some events but never an MC party.” (Y/N) squealed in excitement, trying to stay still as Tara styled her hair.

“Let me just warn you, it’s a shock when you first go.” Tara admitted.

“Well I’ll have you there, promise to stay with me for most of the night?” (Y/N) held out her pinky finger, waiting for her friend to link hers through it.

“Most of the night?” Tara was confused.

“You don’t want to be stuck with me all night. Besides, I know how you and Jax don’t see each other all that much.”

“You’re damn right.” Jax swaggered into the room, standing behind Tara with his hands on her hips.

“That’s not the only reason, is it (Y/N)?” Tara teased as she finished readying her friend for the night ahead.

“If you’re implying that I want to be with Happy tonight, then you’re slightly wrong; I don’t know enough about him yet.”

“Believe me (Y/N), you won’t get a word out of him. He’s very…reserved.” Jax scoffed.“However, he is taking you to the party tonight.”

“Sorry?”

“Jax, do you think that’s a good idea? How is that going to work? Can’t we take the car?”

“Oh hell yeah! I’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle!” (Y/N) exclaimed.“Loosen up a little Tara.”

“Yeah baby,” Jax kissed his girlfriend,“loosen up.”

“Jax, I may be shit at seeing things but I can still hear.”

Only ten minutes later, the three of them heard a bike pull up in their driveway. Tara held onto (Y/N)’s hand as usual, guiding her to Happy. She wasn’t sure about Happy’s intentions; the way he had looked at her earlier was obviously lust, (Y/N) was gorgeous, but would he really want to…want to sleep with her? Happy was a hard, cruel man though he wouldn’t mess with her would he? This wasn’t some weird kink of his?

“Happy, please be careful-”

“Tara, I’ll be absolutely fine. Ignore her Happy, I’ve been waiting to do something like this my whole life.”

Happy was taken back by her eagerness. (Y/N) may have not been able to see very well, but that never stopped her. After the dreadful accident, she realised she couldn’t live life as an introvert; yes it was very cliche, though in these sorts of cases, it was true. Many things had been effected by this, her work, her dating life, also everyday tasks. She likes to take risks now, going to an MC party was near the top of her list.

“Well hop on girl.” he said, hoping that hadn’t sounded creepy.

Jax lead the way, Tara clutching onto him as she worried for her friend. (Y/N) couldn’t help the giggles and whooping that escaped her mouth, this was exhilarating! She felt like she was flying, it was truly a Titanic moment. Who the fuck cared about being blind when you could still feel everything else? Happy couldn’t help but laugh with her, enjoying the feeling of her arms around him.

(Y/N) could hear the loud music blaring out of the clubhouse, the crowds of people must have been big from the amount of talking going on. The engine died down as they stopped, she felt a bigger hand taking hers. This definitely wasn’t Tara’s. Happy unclipped (Y/N)’s helmet gently, still unsure how to act around her.

“Thanks. You gonna take me inside? Buy me a drink?” she playfully nudged him.

“If that’s what you want.” Why wasn’t he being his smooth-self?

Everyone was a little surprised by (Y/N)’s appearance, these parties could get a little out of hand. How was she supposed to look after herself? But no one discriminated, it seemed that (Y/N) was the life and soul of the party. Tara tried to keep her under wraps, not wanting her to get hurt though could not control her. Tig kept handing her shots and she kept on taking them.

“(Y/N), don’t you think you’ve had enough?” Surprisingly it was Happy that stepped in.“Didn’t think you would want to even come to this party.”

She hiccuped.“And why not?”

“Thought it might be a bit scary for you.”

“Because I’m blind and I won’t know my surroundings or the people, blah, blah, blah. To be honest with you Happy, I’ve had a lot of fun so far, mainly because of you.” All night she had been with him. At first (Y/N) was worried that he would grow bored of her, run off with one of those 'croweaters’ Tara had mentioned in disgust. She even insisted that he be with his friends instead of hanging around with her. He refused profusely, genuinely interested in this woman. It was hard for him to approach people in a nice manner; he was either around guys like himself or women who just wanted sex. Perhaps it was her strong will to keep going on with life that attracted him to her as well as her looks.

(Y/N) could only see a very blurred image of Happy which disappointed her. His voice sounded so sexy, his torso was toned; if only she knew the full details. (Y/N) had asked Tara to describe him though she felt that her friend wasn’t doing him justice. When the tattoos were mentioned that only drew her in more.

“Really? People think I come off as threatening.”

“Happy,” she slowly reached out, finding his upper arm. Goddamn, those biceps,“they think that because they’ve only looked at you. That’s sort of a good thing when you’re blind, you don’t judge people by what they look like.”

Happy suddenly felt nervous.“(Y/N)? Would you come with me somewhere if I asked you?”

“Um, yeah. Where are we going?”

“I’ll tell you when we get there.”

Happy gently took her hand in his, helping her slide off the bat stool she was sat on. He cleared a path for her, shoving the crowds out of the way. Now it was (Y/N)’s turn to be nervous. Tara wouldn’t bring her to a place nor people she did not trust. By what was Happy wanting to do now? The music and chatter was now muffled, getting quotes. Happy could see she was starting to have second thoughts.

“I can take you back if-”

“No!” she blurted out.“Just keep going.”

A small smile appeared on his face as he placed his hand on her lower back, taking her into his room at the back of the clubhouse. He was so scared. Why? Cause he never usually did this, not like this anyway.

“Happy? Are we in another room? Where are we?” she asked as he closed the door behind him.

“We’re in my room, members have them here.” he tried to sound casual.

“Oh.” she was surprised.“Why are we here?” it suddenly dawned on her.“Are you…suggesting-”

“I knew this was a fucking bad idea.” he groaned, mostly to himself.

“Wait…I’m just a little confused. If you’re wanting to do what I think you are, why me?”

“What? That’s a fucking stupid question. Sorry, I’m not used to speaking like this.”

She waited for an explanation, crossing her arms over her chest.

“You don’t realise how beautiful you are, do you? I’m shit at all this sappy talk but I couldn’t believe what I saw when I walked in. You’re really interesting too, not like those bimbos out there.”

“Happy, come here.” (Y/N) demanded.

Hesitating for a second, he cautiously stood in front of her. Her hands reached out to find him, landing on his chest before gripping his cut. Pulling him towards her, she took off her glasses before kissing him hard. It had been so long since a man had complimented her like that, or even at all. Blindness was a fucking joke, limiting her of many things. But this was not going to be one of them.

Happy couldn’t help his hands roaming her body, wanting to feel every part of her he didn’t know yet. This felt different. Things were moving slowly between them, if this had been any other woman, she would already be stripped and lying on the bed ready for him. Not this time. He wouldn’t treat her that way.

Happy tried to talk between kisses.“Are you sure you want to do this? You’re drink and-”

“Happy,” (Y/N) pulled away,“I haven’t been with a man since before the accident. I’m nervous but…overwhelmed with happiness that you want to do this. Just fuck me, please, that’s all I’m asking.”

Happy smirked, hands gripping onto her butt.“Don’t you sorry babygirl, I’m gonna take good care of you tonight.”

[wittypenguin]

Flash Gordon (1980)

I have never seen this. Ever. I had some expectations going in because it had been referred to by many people over the years, but these are basically unedited and verbatim notes as I watched the film, often with time references for those who wish to follow along with their own viewing of this cinematic milestone (and God help you all).

So… this is, at its core, a ‘comic book hero film’ sort of thing, much like Marvel or some such, except it’s totally aware of its ridiculousness, apparently. The character began as a comic strip character, then Universal bought the rights to transition it into a movie serial, which would have been seen weekly at the cinema prior to a matinee feature [plus, apparently even the evening shows]. I’ve actually seen a partial run of the Buster Crabb “Flash Gordon Against Ming the Merciless” series (not sure if that’s the title), so I already have an entry point. At least, I think I do. Let’s find out. 

We start on Mongo and someone’s attempt at ‘serious computer graphics’ that is super simple, and I think I’ve seen out-performed on TRS-80s about three years later. 

QUEEN!! Sing along, people!

Weather and earthquakes on Earth are controlled by Ming. Boys will be boys, and he’s just having fun! Look at him go!

Why didn’t they put Freddie Mercury in the cast as someone like Ming? He’d have been great. What a missed opportunity. 

Ming has a “hot hail” setting on his weather-o-matic!

Huh. Ming is sending lava balls now. Unique!

Flash Gordon is not only on the cover of People, he’s also on this airplane. He’s chatting up the only other passenger: a lady travel agent. 

Who is this super-dreamy guy playing Flash? Is my gaydar supposed to be going off like this?

0:07:20 • So, when you were training to fly planes, Flash, did they tell you what CAUSES THE SKY TO TURN THE DEEP RED COLOUR OF BLOOD…‽

0:08:00 • Topol, previously seen as ‘Tevya’ in Fiddler on the Roof, is playing a ‘fringe element’ scientist whose theories are called “insane.” Well, let’s hear from him, shall we? [:: blah blah blah::] Yup, checks out! He’s been arguing for years that the Earth will be attacked! Okay, he’s right about it, but… he’s a nutbar. 

Who is playing Munson? He’s great! [turns out it’s William Hootkins, best known as ‘Red Leader’ in Star Wars, with the memorable line “Almost there… almost there…” in the run through the trench to drop a missile down the throat of the Death Star]

How does Topol immediately identify moon rock samples after they arrive in the lab both red hot and smoking? Also, how can he tell the moon is being hit by a ray of some sort? He’s got all the answers just a little too quickly. Is he a part of this attack plan? 

0:09:59 • Why is Munson running away, Topol? BECAUSE YOU’RE POINTING A GUN AND ORDERING HIM TO FLY INTO SPACE!

0:10:44 • I’ve just noticed that Flash is wearing a shirt with his own name on it. Is this to help him remember it, or to help people identify his body if he’s killed? Surely his rugged good looks would suffice?

0:16:20 • Okay, so they’re in space now, and I’ve just realized how co-ordinated his outfit is to the one the lady he rescued is wearing. It’s almost like it was designed that way. 

I’m impressed with the model work in this. This is only a couple of years after Star Wars, after all. 

0:18:00 • The whole landing on Mongo sequence has got to be a double of the original Buster Crabbe one. I remember the ship coming in like a plane, rather than landing like a rocket might. 

Oh good, Flash has introduced himself to Dale again. This is at least the second time he’s done it. In case she can’t read his shirt, I guess. 

0:19:44 • Oddly, the first thought one might have is fairly unlikely to be ‘is this organized as a police state which I can lead in a campaign of open revolt?’ The local government system model really wouldn’t be what I would focus on, guys. 

Huh! A floating orb. With eyes. And speech. 

John Hallam, Brian Blessed, and Ted Carroll in Flash Gordon (1980)

0:20:50 • Leather boys with wings & helmets? There has to be a name for this kink. They are a group of kinksters, right?

Brian Blessed’s beard has never been so large. It’s possibly bigger than his voice!

Oh! They see ’re ‘Hawkmen!’

Who’s this gold-Chrome version of Skeletor…? Klytus is his name. [played by Peter Wyngarde]

There’s a small person named ‘Fellini.’ [played by Deep Roy; no, really, that’s his name] Okay…

0:27:30 • What in blazes is Dale experiencing? Is she having an orgasm? [apparently she’s experiencing a idiom of a picnic with Ming, complete with food, etc]

0:32:30 • After a football sequence, complete with Brian Blessed having far too much fun with his mace, now Flash is in a jail, wearing some sort of upturned bucket on his head, which was designed to look even more ridiculous than an upturned bucket ever could. 

I’m not sure if this film influenced Terry Gilliam or Luc Besson more?

0:35:50 • Why is Flash now wearing leather bootie shorts? Is that de reguerre for Mongo executions?

0:41:00 • Dr Zarkhov’s memory is being emptied. “My mind is all I have!” If only he were a rich man…

0:52:20 • In the middle of a bunch of people wearing virtual reality headsets in a security office, there’s an old electric microphone from the 1940s. Sure!

0:57:00 • So, the tree people test a young man’s coming of age — after there’s some sort of circle jerk — by getting him to shove his hand into a massive stump and grab a poisonous thing.

Sorry, “wood beast.”

Leave him! He’s mine. I hunt him alone!

This is wonderful!

Sam J. Jones [centre, waaaaaay in the back] in Flash Gordon (1980)

So this ‘Arborio’ is a cross between Endor and the swamp planet of Yoda [above]!

1:10:00 • I think Flash has been eaten by the farty area from Labyrinth. 

1:10:30 • If insects were spacemen, these would be their ships [above]. 

1:12:00 • It’s good they’ve found a shirt for Flash which has a symbol of a lightning bolt on it. It’s not quite as good as a Batlabel, but it’ll do. 

1:17:00 • Somehow, Brian Blessed even grins loudly. 

1:18:40 • The death of Klytus is extraordinary!

1:22:00 • Ming’s outfit is a cross between a Soviet General’s, a Supreme Court Judge’s robes, and an explosion in a glitter factory. 

1:25:30 • A pillow fight on satin lamé sheets? Really?

1:28:30 • I’d love to know how they created all of these clouds! They look great! Maybe it was coloured milk or tempura in water? [turns out I was guessing correctly]

Also, there are so many faces that look really familiar. They must have pulled every spare character actor they could lay their hands on. 

1:34:30 • I’m a little confused about this campaign. They blew a hole in the side of the ship, went in, then they’re… what, exactly?

1:35:45 • I love the Houdini line, but it would be better if it had a longer gap before they went back to him again. 

1:36:30 • Did so many beads have to die to make one film?

1:40:20 • Freeze, you bloody bastards!

Well, that was a great line too!

1:41:30 • Pretty sure those button sounds are a touch tone phone. 

1:44:10 • I’m a leaf on the wind. Watch me fly…

1:45:30 • What was the countdown for? It really ought to have been clearer. 

1:46:10 • Who in the hell names their kid “Flash,” anyway?

1:47:30 • “The end…?” Really?

1:48:10 • Not enough Queen for my liking. But this part is good during the credits. 

1:50:00 • There are a great number of people who, like Topol, are credited using a single name. [13, to be precise]

1:51:22 • Over and… wow! That is ridiculous!

★★★★☆